Flashcard on Persuasion and Rhetoric

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive words to create pictures in your mind, appealing to the senses.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What does the term 'effect' mean?

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Effect refers to the result of something.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, suggesting they are alike in some way.

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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 the purpose of a piece of writing?

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The purpose is the reason why something is done or used.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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What is the role of rhetoric in writing?

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Rhetoric is the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, often using figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the difference between 'persuasion' and 'manipulation'?

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Persuasion is convincing someone to do something through reasoning or argument, while manipulation involves influencing someone in a deceptive or indirect way.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is ethos in rhetoric?

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Ethos refers to the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer, establishing trust with the audience.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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Pathos is an appeal to the audience's emotions, aiming to elicit feelings that support the speaker's argument.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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What is the significance of audience analysis in persuasion?

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Audience analysis helps the speaker tailor their message to the beliefs, values, and needs of the audience for more effective persuasion.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5