Elements of Fiction
Individuals who are part of the story.
What is characters?
This mode of persuasion relies on logic, facts, and reasoning to convince an audience.
What is logos?
This is the first part of a paper.
What is an introduction?
This is the situation where the argument attacks the writer and not the writer’s argument.
What is Ad Hominem?
the sequence of events in a piece of fiction.
What is the plot?
This mode of persuasion focuses on establishing this crucial element to gain credibility with an audience.
What is ethos?
This is a reference to the source of information used in a writer’s research.
What is a citation?
This argument claims that it is valid because many people agree with it.
What is bandwagon?
The conversation between characters.
What is dialogue?
This is a powerful mode of persuasion that aims to evoke strong emotional responses in the audience.
What is pathos?
This is a statement of what the other side might say in opposition to the stance the writer takes about an issue.
What is a counterclaim (or dissenting opinion)?
In this case, a writer draws a conclusion on a few cases.
What is hasty generalizations?
Occurs near the end of the story.
What is resolution?
This involves considering the right context, timing, and circumstances to make a persuasive or impactful point
What is Kairos?
These are the facts and other information that prove or disprove the validity of something written or stated.
What is evidence?
This refers to information worded so that it endorses a particular viewpoint, often of a political nature.
What is propaganda?
This includes locations, time periods, and the cultures in which the characters or real people are immersed.
What is setting?
This refers to the type of text the writer produces.
What is genre?
This refers ability to identify and solve problems by gathering information about a topic and then analyzing and evaluating evidence to form a judgment.
What is critical thinking?
This argument says abortion should be legal because women have the right to an abortion.
What is a circular argument?