AP Lang of Comp 1-2

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Define claim.

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an assertion of the truth of something

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Define evidence.

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the facts, examples, or sources used to support a claim

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What is hyperbole?

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an intentionally exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally but creating a desired effect

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What is bias in writing?

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author's prejudice toward a subject

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What is exigence?

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the specific occasion that prompted the message to be created

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Define ethos.

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the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker or writer

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Define pathos.

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the emotional appeal used to persuade an audience

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Define logos.

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the logical appeal or reasoning used to persuade an audience

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What is a thesis statement?

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a statement that presents the main argument or claim of a piece of writing

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What is a counterargument?

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an argument that opposes the main argument or claim