Literary Vocab
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute
Adversary
What Rhetoric has to do with questions?
Rhetoric Question
The character or force that works against the protagonist; introduces the conflict
Antagonist
Which 2 Characters die together at the end of the story?
Romeo And Juliet
What is your opinion in an argument called?
Claim
Main character in a play or story
Protagonist
What Rhetoric has to do with signs and displays?
Logos
What is it called when a text discusses the similarities and differences of a two things?
Compare and Contrast
Why Did Romeo Kill Tybalt?
Tybalt had killed Mercutio
What do you use to support your claim?
Evidence
A character's words or actions are clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character
Dramatic Irony
What type of rhetoric is has to do with trust?
Ethos
What is a guess based on evidence and your prior knowledge?
Inference
How did Romeo off himself?
With poison
What is the type of essay that you need to explain information?
Expository
When the outcome is the opposite or completely different from what was expected
Situational Irony
What type of Rhetoric is emotional appeal?
Pathos
Why did "The Plan" in Romeo and Juliet not work?
Romeo never got the letter informing him there even was a plan
Who was Juliet supposed to marry?
Count Paris
What kind of essay gives your opinion?
Argumentative essay
The close placement of contrasting ideas, images, or entities, with the intent of highlighting the contrast between those ideas.
Juxtaposition
What type of Rhetoric is this?
This Toothpaste is recommended by the United States best dentist.
Ethos
What type of rhetoric is this?
"With only one dollar you can help save this poor hurt puppy, Will you be the one to make a change?"
Rhetoric Question and Pathos
What was Romeo's full name?
Romeo Montague
What is it called when you refute the other person's opinion?
counterclaim