Summarizing, Text Struc., Purpose, Message, Audience, & Appeal

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To condense the main ideas and key points of a text into a shorter form, making it easier to understand and remember.

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Define 'text structure'.

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The way a text is organized, which can include formats like chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, etc.

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What is 'audience' in writing?

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The group of readers or viewers that the author is addressing or targeting with their message.

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What does 'rhetorical appeal' mean?

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Techniques used by authors to persuade their audience, including ethos (credibility), logos (logic), and pathos (emotion).

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What is 'ethos'?

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A rhetorical appeal that establishes the credibility or ethical character of the speaker or writer.

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What is 'logos'?

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A rhetorical appeal that uses logic, reasoning, and factual evidence to persuade the audience.

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What is 'pathos'?

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A rhetorical appeal that evokes emotions in the audience to persuade them.

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What does 'compare and contrast' text structure involve?

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It involves discussing the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the primary purpose of an informative text?

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To provide information and educate the reader about a specific topic.

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What is the significance of knowing your audience when writing?

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Understanding your audience helps tailor your message, tone, and content to effectively engage and persuade them.