You Oughta Know
The study of the available means of persuasion.
Rhetoric
Echo is a dog. All dogs wag their tag. Echo wags his tail.
Logos
I couldn’t wait to go to the carnival, smell the hot dogs, taste the cotton candy, and feel the exhilaration of riding the Ferris Wheel!
Excited
That guy told his dad secrets.
Informal
I want to do something different/unique for my birthday this year.
Different than in previous years/It hasn't been done before
This term often describes the speaker’s word choice.
Diction
And so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.
Pathos
He lied to me last time, so I’m sure he’s lying now.
Judgmental
Her terrible temper won't endear her to many if she refuses to control her outbursts.
Formal
That group/clique of girls always sit near the shady tree.
Neutral/Excludes others
This term often describes the speaker’s attitude.
Tone
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and an expressed desire to commit the robbery… The case could not be more open and shut.
Logos
Scars have the strange power to remind us that our past is real.
I’m fixin’ to go to the park.
Colloquial
Every morning my neighbor takes his dog/mut to the park.
A type of pet/Annoyance
This is often considered to be the “unicorn.”
The Sophistication Point
We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard... because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept...one which we intend to win, and the others, too.
Pathos
Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! — I have as much soul as you — and full as much heart! And if God had gifted me with some beauty and much wealth, I should have made it as hard for you to leave me, as it is now for me to leave you.
Passionate
Did you hear that Christina ghosted Matt?
Slang
I love spending time with my aunt because she has a very youthful/childish outlook on life.
Fun to be around/Immature
The relationship between the audience, speaker, and message makes up this concept.
The Rhetorical Situation
If my age doesn't convince you that I know what I'm talking about, at least consider that I am your grandfather and I only want the best for you.
Ethos
We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal...This is a precious moment.
Awe/Wonder
To thine own self be true.
Archaic
I realize that you’re feeling nosy/inquisitive, but I’d rather not discuss the matter.
None of their business/Immature