Argumentative Essay
Concludes the introduction of an argumentative essay
thesis
This rhetorical appeal persuades by appealing to emotions.
Language that appeals to the senses to create vivid mental pictures.
Imagery
intra
within
A metaphor is a comparison without using the words
like or as
Agreeing with an opponent, but not to extent to change the focus of the argument.
concession
This appeal persuades an audience using logic, facts, and reasoning.
Logos
The technique authors use to reveal a character’s personality and traits.
Characterization
path
feeling
A _____________ is a comparison using the words like or as
simile
Includes a real world connection or challenges the reader to act
Conclusion
This rhetorical appeal persuades by establishing credibility or authority.
Ethos
The deliberate use of repeated words or phrases to emphasize an idea
Repetition
bio
life
Alliteration is the _________________ of the same beginning ___________ sound
repetition/consonant
Rhetorical appeals are used to strengthen this component
evidence
Identify the appeal used:
“Doctors across the country recommend this treatment.”
Ethos
Identify the device:
“The golden sunlight warmed the sand while waves crashed loudly.”
Imagery
scribe
to write
Bite off more than you can chew is an example of what type of figurative language
idiom
List the 7 components of an argumentative essay.
Introduction
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Concession
Counterclaim
Evidence
MLA Format
“Studies show that reading 20 minutes daily increases vocabulary by thousands of words.”
Logos
“We will work harder. We will fight longer. We will succeed.”
Parallelism
logy
tion
ward
study of
action, process
to a given destination
__________ irony means what is said is the opposite of what is meant.
_______________ words that sound like what they say.