Literary and Rhetorical Terms

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argument

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the process of using logical reasoning to convince an audience to accept your point of view

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

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logical reasoning

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expressing a point of view by offering reasons to support your main thesis

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

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argumentative writing

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introduces the main claim (thesis) and supports it with reasons; supports reasons with evidence; considers the opposing viewpoint instead of ignoring or attacking it; links evidence to claims

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

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context

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what is happening around or outside an issue

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.4

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rhetoric

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the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

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argumentative appeals

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ways in which an arguer attempts to gain support from his/her/their audience (a.k.a rhetorical appeals)

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

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ethos

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appeal to authority, the credibility of the writer

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pathos

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appeal to emotion, the emotions of the audience

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

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logos

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appeal to logic, the structure of the argument and its proofs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

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kairos

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appeal to timeliness, the importance of doing something at the right time