Springboard Unit 1 Vocab

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement describes the position the writer is taking on an issue.

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What does juxtaposition mean?

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Juxtaposition is arranging two or more things for the purpose of comparing.

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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Logos is a rhetorical appeal to reason or logic through statistics, facts, and reasonable examples.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a type of writing that tells a story.

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What is a transcript?

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A transcript is a written copy or record of a conversation that takes place between two or more people.

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What is a claim in writing?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, often used in arguments.

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What is pathos?

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Pathos is a rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to persuade an audience by eliciting feelings.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements.

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What is anaphora?

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Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

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What is controversy?

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Controversy is a disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.