Rhetoric
In an argument, this is an appeal to logic
Logos
the overall atmosphere and emotional feeling that an author creates to evoke a specific response or experience in the reader
Mood
works that analyze, interpret, evaluate, or synthesize original research and primary data
Secondary source
an act or process of electing or the right, power, or privilege of making a choice
Election
A musical about a founding father set during the Revolutionary War.
Hamilton
In an argument, this is an appeal to emotion
Pathos
the attitude or feeling an author, narrator, or character holds toward a specific subject, character, or the audience
Tone
original, first-hand accounts or new research reports created by the people who directly conducted the study or experienced the event
Primary source
a loud, echoing sound or an absolute, unmistakable success
Resounding
A document that uses the argument model to make a claim about the colonist's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Declaration of Independence
In an argument, this is an appeal to credibility, morality, or character
Ethos
a statement or situation that appears self-contradictory or absurd on the surface, but actually reveals a deeper truth or meaning upon closer examination
Paradox
The use of dignified, elevated, and sophisticated language that strictly follows the rules of grammar and syntax
Formal Diction
a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling, or a general attitude toward a specific situation or topic
Sentiment
A story about a man wandering the city who is arrested for not wanting to watch TV.
The Pedestrian
Rhetorical Question
a literary and rhetorical device that compares two completely different things to highlight their shared qualities, explain a complex idea, or support a logical argument.
Analogy
the primary reason or intent behind why a writer creates a text.
Author’s purpose
a set of steps or a narrow opening that lets people climb over or through a fence or wall while keeping farm animals contained
Stile
A speech about how always hearing one perspective of a story causes you to focus on the differences between people.
Danger of a Single Story
an argumentative strategy where a writer or speaker acknowledges and agrees with a valid point from an opposing perspective
Concession
the use of matching grammatical structures, sounds, or meanings in similar phrases, clauses, or sentences to create balance, rhythm, and emphasis
Parallelism
Claim
Evidence
Analysis
Call to Action
a person who plays the flute
Flautist
A list of corrections to ensured the Constitution could not be used to harm U.S citizens or their right to Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Bill of Rights