2022 STAAR EOC English Review

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Logos

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An argument that appeals to logic and reason.

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Purpose of Expository Writing

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To inform or explain a topic to the reader.

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Thesis Statement

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A sentence that explains what your essay will be about.

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Counterargument

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When writers present the opposite viewpoint in an argument and show why it is wrong.

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Soliloquy

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A speech delivered by a character alone on stage to reveal their thoughts or feelings.

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Ethos

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An argument that appeals to ethics and credibility.

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Pathos

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An argument that appeals to emotions.

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Rhetorical Fallacy

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An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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Argumentative Writing

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A type of writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence.

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Narrative Writing

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A type of writing that tells a story or recounts events.