Rhetoric and Persuasion

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What is the author's perspective?

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The way a writer or speaker presents a topic, which can be to persuade, inform, or entertain.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

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What is an argument?

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A claim that is supported with logical reasoning and credible evidence.

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What does subjective mean?

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Relating to one's own thoughts, opinions, and personal feelings.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is ethos in rhetoric?

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The way a writer or speaker gains the trust and confidence of the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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How is tone defined in writing?

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The writer's attitude toward the subject.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is the purpose of persuasion?

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To convince the audience to accept a particular point of view or take action.

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CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is a fallacy?

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A flaw in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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What does objective mean?

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Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; based on facts.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is pathos?

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An appeal to emotion in order to persuade an audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.