Rhetorical Analysis Terms & Definitions Flashcard

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The appeal based on logic or reason:

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Logos

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Speaking or writing that's intended to persuade:

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Rhetoric

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This rhetorical device helps the audience remember and recognize the importance of your message; also called anaphora:

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Repetition

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What is the relationship between context and exigence in rhetorical analysis?

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The context provides the framework and background for understanding the exigence.

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A rhetorical appeal that relies on the credibility or character of the speaker:

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Ethos

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An emotional appeal used to persuade an audience:

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Pathos

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The time and place in which a text is situated, influencing its meaning:

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Context

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The urgency or need that prompts a speaker to communicate:

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Exigence

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A comparison between two unlike things to highlight a similarity:

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Analogy

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The choice of words and style of expression in writing or speech:

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Diction