EOC Prep Term Review

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion open to challenge and supported by evidence.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An opposing argument or response to a claim.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message in a work of literature.

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What is a metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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Which rhetorical appeal targets the audience's emotions?

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Pathos.

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.

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Define anaphora.

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

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What is antithesis?

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A rhetorical device that contrasts opposing ideas in a balanced structure.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'