WorksheetsAP LANG VOCAB
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is exigence?
the specific occasion that prompted the message to be created
why the speaker is conveying the message
who the writer is speaking to
the circumstances surrounding the situation
What is purpose?
why the speaker is conveying a message
who the writer is speaking to
the circumstances surrounding the situation
who is doing the writing
What is audience?
who the writer is speaking to
the circumstances surrounding the situation
who is doing the writing
what the writer says
What is context?
circumstances surrounding the situation
who is doing the writing
what the writer says
specific occasion/event that prompted the message to be delivered
What is the writer?
who is doing the writing
what the writer says
the specific occasion/event that prompts the message to be created
why the speaker is conveying the message
What is the message?
what the writer says about a subject
the specific occasion/even that prompted the creation of the message
why the speaker is conveying a message
who the writer is speaking to
Which is not a synonym for thesis statement?
main idea
conclusion
controlling idea
topic sentence
Define claim.
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
Define evidence.
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
Define reason (in writing).
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
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
What are the rhetorical appeals?
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
Define ethos.
appeal to authority
appeal to emotions
appeal to logic
Define pathos.
appeal to authority
appeal to emotions
appeal to logic
Define logos.
appeal to authority
appeal to emotions
appeal to logic
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
Which is an example of an appeal to logos?
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
What makes a claim defensible? (choose all that apply)
controversial
supported by evidence
statement of fact
formal language
Which of the following IS NOT an element of argument?
Claim
Reason
Evidence
Writer
