Vocabulary Terms
Rhetorical Terms
EPL
Vocabulary 2 and Persuasive Speeches
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
100
The meaning of this is "detailed and careful"
What is meticulous?
100
The chorus (or hook) of a song is an example of this rhetorical device.
What is repetition?
100
Showing starving children in Africa in order to get you to donate would be an example of this
What is pathos?
100
This means to keep something going or to continue something
What is perpetuate?
100
This would come into play if someone did not receive a fair trial.
What is Article 11?
200
A good synonym for this is "blend"
What is composite?
200
"We hit, we win. We put pressure, we win. We penetrate, we win!" is an example of which rhetorical strategy?
What is parallel structure?
200
Giving evidence for an evidence-based claim is an example of this
What is logos?
200
Someone who abuses their authority could be said to suffer from this term that starts with an "m"
What is megalomania?
200
If someone steals your car and they wreck it, this article of the UDHR would ensure that you either get a new car or get the money to replace it.
What is Article 8
300
This word means that something is without a real reason or structure
What is arbitrary?
300
"Man, you look lost like a golf ball in high grass" is an example of this rhetorical strategy.
What is argument by analogy?
300
A high school football coach that never won more than five games speaks to you about winning. Super Bowl winning coach John Harbaugh talks to you about the same thing. You are probably more willing to listen to Harbaugh. This is the appeal that is evident here.
What is ethos?
300
This "c" word implies that you have no real choice in the matter and that something is required of you.
What is compulsory?
300
This article of the UDHR states that everyone has rights without discrimination.
What is Article 2?
400
This is a firmly held belief or opinion.
What is a conviction?
400
This strategy is used in the sentence, "He meticulously cleaned his room".
What is loaded words?
400
This former First Lady was instrumental in advancing the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Who is Eleanor Roosevelt?
400
This article has to do with the right to belong to a group or team.
What is Article 20?
500
This means unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor.
What is inalienable?
500
Me saying "Are you serious?" to someone that is talking is an example of this strategy.
What is a rhetorical question?
500
This is the art of using spoken or written language persuasively, as if a guy was trying to spit game to a girl.
What is rhetoric?
500
This young Pakistani girl was shot in the head, survived, and went on to become the youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
500
This article has to do with the right to marry and start a family.
What is Article 16?
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