The Appeals
What is Logos?
Using facts, data, or logic to prove a point.
Who is the Audience?
The specific group of people a text is meant for.
What is Tone?
The author’s attitude toward the subject matter (e.g., sarcastic, serious).
What is a Statement?
The "S" in SIDCAR; the main point or claim of the paragraph.
What is Pre-writing?
The initial stage where you brainstorm, outline, and organize ideas.
What is Ethos?
Establishing credibility or showing the author is trustworthy.
What is Exigence?
The "spark" or event that caused the writing.
What is a Metaphor?
A comparison between two things without using "like" or "as.
What is an Illustration?
Using a specific quote or example to back up your initial statement.
What is Multimodal Remix?
Taking an existing text and changing it into a new genre or format.
What is Pathos?
Aiming for the audience's emotions or values.
What is Purpose?
The underlying reason for the writing.
What is Loaded Language?
Specific words or phrases that carry a heavy emotional charge.
What is Analysis?
Explaining how your evidence actually proves your statement
What is Synthesis?
Combining different sources to create a new, cohesive argument
What is Imagery?
Using descriptive language to paint a "word picture."
What is the Context?
The "big picture" social climate surrounding the text.
What is Syntax?
The specific arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence.
What is a Re-Statement?
The final step that ties the paragraph back to the main thesis.
What is Voice?
The individual style and tone of a student’s written work.
What is Kairos?
Appealing to the "right time" or the urgency of a moment.
What are Rhetorical Constaints?
Specific constraints or limitations on the author's message.
What is an Ethical Framework?
The ethical standards or "lens" used to judge an argument’s validity
What is a Connection?
The "C" in SIDCAR; linking the evidence to the broader claim.
What is Critical Evaluation?
Evaluating a source's bias, reliability, and academic standing