Week 2 Vocabulary Flashcard

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Invoke

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To call upon or appeal to something.

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Invective

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Harsh or abusive language.

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Pathos

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A form of emotional appeal.

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Revolution

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A sudden, often violent overthrow of a system or government.

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Belabor

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To emphasize a point repeatedly and excessively.

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Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.

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Ethos

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An appeal to credibility or character.

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Logos

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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Allegory

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A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.