Vocabulary
Audience
Who the story is directed to; a group of people assembled for a performance
God of Gods, lightning.
Symbol- lightning bolt
Zeus
God of Thunder
Symbol- Hammer
Thor
Introduces the main points of the essay. Found in the introduction
Thesis statement
Last paragraph of an argumentative essay.
Conclusion
Pathos
Rhetorical device used to evoke feelings
God of water, horses
Symbols- Trident
Poseidon
God of Mischief
Symbol- Entwined snakes
Loki
First paragraph of an essay. Hooks the reader and introduces the topic.
Introduction
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
Convince the reader your point of view is correct.
Ethos
A rhetorical device that relies on the credibility of the speaker
God of the underworld
Symbol- Serpent
Hades
Father of the Gods
Symbol- Raven
Odin
Words that are not clear or specific to the subject of the sentence
Vague words
Introducing the other side to the argument but convincing the reader your side is still correct
Counterargument.
Logos
A rhetorical device used to appeal to reason and logic.
Goddess of love, beauty
Aphrodite
Wife of Odin
Frigg
Give an example of a vague word
Somebody, something, no one, anything, people
Your thesis statement should introduce _______
Your stance on a topic.
Plagiarism
Taking someone's words or ideas as if they were your own
Hermes
Favorite of the Gods. God of beauty, purity, joy
Baldur
What is the purpose of a hook in an introduction?
To draw the reader into your essay.
True/False. An argumentative essay is strictly your opinion.
FALSE. Include facts to support your opinion