Period 3 AP Lang Group 9 flashcard

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What is a qualifier in an argument?

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A qualifier is a statement that limits the strength of the claim or assertion, indicating that it may not always be true. For example, 'Results may change if you don’t hydrate enough after running' is a qualifier.

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What are warrants in an argument?

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Warrants are beliefs or assumptions that are taken for granted and are shared by the audience and speaker. They provide the underlying justification for the argument.

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What does the acronym SOAPSTone stand for?

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SOAPSTone stands for Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tone.

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What is an allusion?

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An allusion is a passing or casual reference to something, either directly or by implication, without a detailed description.

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What forms can support and warrants take?

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Support and warrants can take substantive, authoritative, and motivational forms.

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Define 'Speaker' in the context of SOAPSTone.

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The 'Speaker' refers to the voice or persona that tells the story or presents the argument in a text.

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Define 'Occasion' in the context of SOAPSTone.

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The 'Occasion' refers to the time and place in which the text is written or presented.

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Define 'Audience' in the context of SOAPSTone.

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The 'Audience' refers to the group of readers or listeners that the text is intended for.

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Define 'Purpose' in the context of SOAPSTone.

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The 'Purpose' refers to the reason why the text was created, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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Define 'Subject' in the context of SOAPSTone.

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The 'Subject' refers to the main topic or idea that the text addresses.