Persuasive Rhetoric Academic Vocabulary

To convince an audience using logic or reason

• Rhetoric

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

To convince an audience by appealing to their emotions

• Rhetoric

• Ethos

• Logos

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An exaggerated statement meant to elicit an emotional response

• Euphemism

• False Analogy

• Hyperbole

• Jargon

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

An argument or attack against a person rather than the argument they are making

• Jargon

• Juxtaposition

• Ad Hominem

• Glittering Generality

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A vague word or phrase meant to evoke positive feelings rather than convey information.

• Jargon

• Juxtaposition

• Ad Hominem

• Glittering Generality

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Argues an individual must accept or reject an argument because "everyone else" is -- it is similar to peer pressure.

• Jargon

• Juxtaposition

• Bandwagon Technique

• Glittering Generality

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

One where the speaker or producer presents themselves as "just like you" so an audience is more inclined to believe them or buy their message or products.

• Bandwagon Technique

• Card Stacking

• Plain Folks Appeal

• Slippery Slope

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

An argument that suggests taking a minor action will lead to major, ludicrous consequences

• Bandwagon Technique

• Card Stacking

• Slippery Slope

• Fear Mongering

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Is used to make a weak argument sound impressive by using academic vocabulary

• Euphemism

• False Analogy

• Hyperbole

• Jargon

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which rhetorical device involves the repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences?

• A) Anaphora

• B) Metaphor

• C) Irony

• D) Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4