Key Literary and Rhetorical Terms

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Debate

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A formal discussion on a particular topic where opposing arguments are put forward.

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Bias

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A tendency to favor one thing over another, often in an unfair way.

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Rhetorical Appeal

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Techniques used in writing or speaking to persuade, inform, or entertain an audience.

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Author's Purpose

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The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic.

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Perspective

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A particular attitude or way of viewing something.

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Argument

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A set of reasons given to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong.

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Claim

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An assertion or statement that something is the case, often without evidence.

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Thesis Statement

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A short statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.

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Evidence

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Information or details that support a claim or argument.

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Parallel Structure

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The repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence.