Rhetorical Analysis Terms & Definitions Flashcard

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What is Repetition in rhetoric?

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A rhetorical device that helps the audience remember and recognize the importance of a message.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What does Exigence refer to in rhetorical analysis?

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An urgent demand or event that prompts a debate.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Define Ethos in the context of rhetoric.

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The appeal based on the character, credibility, or reliability of the writer or speaker.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the significance of context in rhetorical analysis?

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Context includes the setting, purpose, and audience in a speech or essay.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is Pathos?

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An appeal to the audience's emotions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What does Logos mean in rhetorical terms?

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Explain Kairos in rhetoric.

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The opportune moment to deliver a message effectively.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the role of Diction in rhetoric?

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The choice of words and style of expression in writing or speech.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Define Alliteration.

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is an Analogy?

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A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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CCSS.L.6.5B

CCSS.L.8.5B

CCSS.W.11-12.2D