Rhetorical Analysis Vocabulary

Define RHETORIC

• The ability to think freely

• The art of speaking effectively

• The goal of an audience

• A verbal dispute

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define CONCESSION

• A place to buy snacks

• When the writer gives you a call to action

• An expression of concern for the feelings of those who disagree with the writer's position.

• An idea that alludes to a famous/popular work

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define CLAIM

• A position to be argued

• The art of speaking effectively

• A shellfish from the bay area

• A short story that engages the reader

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Define REFUTATION

• When the writer explains their main idea

• When the writer creates a call to action

• Where the author signs his/her name

• Where the writer proves the opposing side to be wrong or in error using evidence.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Define ANECDOTE

• Anti-poison treatment

• A short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

• Comparing two things without using "like" or "as"

• The art of speaking effectively

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define ALLUSION

• A mysterious trick

• A short story about somebody

• A reference to something familiar or well-known in history, mythology, art, media, or literature.

• When you speak of somebody in the 3rd person

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define ANTITHESIS

• A contrast or opposition

• When the writer makes a claim

• The art of speaking effectively

• A position to be argued

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

• Uses figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful.

• Language that is literal

• The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises

• When writers "push back" against the other side in some way.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5A

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Define DICTION

• When the writer leaves a call to action

• The writer's word choices

• Describes the author's attitude towards his material, audience, or both

• Comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as"

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4