Ap

Define line of reasoning (in AP LANG).

• an assertion of the truth of something

• the facts, examples, or sources used to support a claim

• a justification for why your position is the better position

• a set of reasons used in order to reach a conclusion

• ethos, pathos, and logos

Which is an example of an appeal to ethos?

• An author might refer to work credentials, degrees, etc. The writer can also “borrow” credibility by citing evidence from another author who is an expert in the topic.

• appealing to the audience’s emotions to invoke empathy and/or sympathy towards the topic as well as the author

• using data, statistics, relevant evidence/examples, and any other forms of proof appropriate to the topic

Which is an example of an appeal to pathos?

• An author might refer to work credentials, degrees, etc. The writer can also “borrow” credibility by citing evidence from another author who is an expert in the topic.

• appealing to the audience’s emotions to invoke empathy and/or sympathy towards the topic as well as the author

• using data, statistics, relevant evidence/examples, and any other forms of proof appropriate to the topic

Figure of speech where author/speaker addresses an object, person or idea that is not present.

• Allegory

• Apostrophe

• Aphorism

• Anaphora

More agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept.

• Aphorism

• Euphemism

• Litotes

• Chiasmus

One of the devices of repetition, in which the same expression (word or words) is repeated at the beginning of two or more lines, clauses, or sentences.

• Apostrophe

• Anaphora

• Aphorism

• Ambiguity

Figure of balance in which two contrasting ideas are intentionally juxtaposed; usually through parallel structure

• Antithesis

• Colloqualism

• Euphemism

• Juxtaposition

An error in reasoning or logic; used to strengthen and weaken arguments.

• Didactic

• Fallacy

• Aphorism

• Colloqualism

Define line of reasoning (in AP LANG).

• an assertion of the truth of something

• the facts, examples, or sources used to support a claim

• a justification for why your position is the better position

• a set of reasons used in order to reach a conclusion

• ethos, pathos, and logos

Which is an example of an appeal to ethos?

• An author might refer to work credentials, degrees, etc. The writer can also “borrow” credibility by citing evidence from another author who is an expert in the topic.

• appealing to the audience’s emotions to invoke empathy and/or sympathy towards the topic as well as the author

• using data, statistics, relevant evidence/examples, and any other forms of proof appropriate to the topic