Rhetoric and Argumentative Flashcard

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What is a red herring fallacy?

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A distraction from the original topic with irrelevant information.

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What does a rhetorical situation include?

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The speaker, audience, topic, and occasion.

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What is rhetorical analysis?

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A close examination of a non-fiction work to analyze language and devices.

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What is a strawman fallacy?

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A logical fallacy involving misrepresenting an opponent's position.

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What is 'diction' in writing?

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Word choice determined by the writer or speaker's style, purpose, and need to communicate accurately.

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What is ethos in rhetoric?

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A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character.

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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A rhetorical appeal to emotion.

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of a piece of writing.

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What is an anecdote?

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A short and interesting story used to illustrate a point.