Rhetorical Analysis Vocabulary

Front

Which term refers to language designed to have a persuasive effect on an audience?

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Rhetoric

Front

Which appeal focuses on credibility and ethical character of the speaker or author?

Back

Ethos

Front

Which appeal relies on facts, statistics, research, and evidence to persuade?

Back

Logos

Front

What does pathos primarily target to influence the audience?

Back

Emotions

Front

Which concept describes the relationship among the speaker, audience, and message?

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Rhetorical triangle

Front

Which term names an urgent need or demand that prompts communication?

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Exigency

Front

Which term refers to the author’s word choice?

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Diction

Front

Which term captures the author’s attitude conveyed through stylistic choices?

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Tone

Front

Which set lists the three primary rhetorical appeals?

Back

Ethos, pathos, logos

Front

In the rhetorical situation, which elements are typically considered?

Back

Speaker, purpose, audience, context, exigence