Rhetoric
an author’s credibility or character
Ethos
vivid descriptions that paint a picture in the reader’s mind
imagery
used to show where a quote begins and ends
quotation marks
using pathos as the basis for a claim; generally sets up flawed logic
emotionalism
includes publication information of the sources an author has used, in addition to a note that summarizes the source
annnotated bibliography
use of reasoning or logic
Logos
implication that the reader will benefit from the subject presented by the author
appeal to self interest
included in parentheses after the quote, when following MLA format
in text citation
misuse of an influential figure to support an argument; valid appeal when used correctly
appeal to authority
an organized list of sources cited in one's writing
works cited
appeals to emotion
Pathos
the way the author sounds, as conveyed through their writing; affects interpretations
tone
a phrase or sentence used to introduce the quote
into
does not logically follow
non sequitur
resource that can be used to access a variety of published sources, namely academic ones
databases
time and place at which a work is presented
Kairos
personal inclination towards or against something; possessed by everyone
bias
in-depth consideration of a quote
analysis
red herring
term for acknowledging you are presenting ideas that are not your own when citing a source
attribution
the purpose according to the author versus the author’s underlying purpose; may or may not be the same
Stated and Actual Purpose
contrasts or mirror images
patterns of opposition
used to provide context for a quote and clarify the information conveyed
explanation
just because a similarity exists in one situation does not mean it will apply to all
False Analogy
if you fail to attribute or cite a source, you may be accused of this
plagiarism