Rhetoric, Reasoning, and Text Structure Review

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade an audience.

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Define pathos in the context of rhetoric.

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to evoke feelings in the audience to persuade them.

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What is ethos in rhetoric?

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Ethos is a rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, establishing the speaker's authority and trustworthiness.

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Explain kairos in rhetorical terms.

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Kairos refers to the opportune moment or context in which a message is delivered, emphasizing the importance of timing in persuasion.

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What is a metaphor? Provide an example.

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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Define zeugma and provide an example.

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Zeugma is a figure of speech in which a word applies to multiple parts of a sentence. Example: 'She broke his car and his heart.'

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning involves drawing general conclusions from specific observations or examples.

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Define deductive reasoning.

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises that are generally assumed to be true.

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What is juxtaposition in literature?

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Juxtaposition is the placement of two or more ideas, characters, or settings side by side to highlight their differences.

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Explain antithesis with an example.

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Antithesis is a rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced way. Example: 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'