Rhetoric Terms

Target Audience

• the real-world problem

• the author

• a series of examples

• the segment of the readership in a position to make a difference

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

ethos

• author's credibility

• emotional appeal

• logical appeal

• repeating a phrase

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Pathos

• author's credibility

• emotional appeal

• logical appeal

• repeating a phrase

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Exigence

• segment of population able to make a difference

• real-world problem

• intended effect

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Purpose

• author's credibility

• segment of readership intended to make a difference

• intended effect

• real-world problem

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Logos

• an appeal to emotion

• an appeal to logic

• author's credibility

• a series of examples

• a Tolkien character from Lord of the Rings

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Syntax

• Word choice

• Punctuation

• Say one thing but mean another

• Sentence structure

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Diction

• Sentence structure

• Word choice

• Say one thing but mean another

• 3 line logical statement

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Tone

• Musical verse

• Something harsh

• Word mimics its sound

• Author’s attitude

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Imagery

• a type of literal language

• Flowery word choice

• Paints a picture in your mind

• A type of film

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5