key terms
Claim
The claim of something
thesis
The big answer to the prompt at an essay level; comprised of claims
Logos
When a speaker uses reasons and facts to get their audience to think logically
ethos
When a speaker establishes their authority to speak on the subject to get their audience to trust them
Rhetoric
The art of effective speaking or writing
Second Person Point of View
When the narrator talks directly to the reader, addressing them as “you”
Example: “Your friends won’t try to talk you out of the barrel, or your brag to go first.” —Catherine Doty “Momentum
Cadence
A speaker’s rhythm or flow that is created through the words they choose to emphasize, their pace, and the up and down movement of their pitch
Relevant Evidence
Evidence that supports a claim
Rhetorical Question
A question posed by a writer or speaker that they don’t really expect the audience or reader to answer
cadence
A speaker’s rhythm or flow that is created through the words they choose to emphasize, their pace, and the up and down movement of their pitch