Literary Elements
Literary Devices
Rhetorical Appeals
Argumentative Writing
Wild Card
100
The sequence of events in a story that exacerbate the conflict. 
What is plot?
100

A direct comparison of 2 things using the words "like" or "as".

What is a simile?
100
An argument that appeals to logical reasoning. 
What is logos?
100
The author's position on the topic or question. 
What is the claim?
100
The subject of the story. What the story is about. 
What is a topic?
200
An argument that attempts to ignite an emotional response from the audience. 
What is pathos?
200
The opposing position to the author's claim. 
What is a counterclaim?
200
The central message or lesson in a story. 
What is theme?
300
A character that demonstrates growth or changes by the end of the story. 
What is a dynamic character?
300
An argument that relies on the source's credibility or authority. 
What is ethos?
300
The author's response to disprove the counterclaim. 
What is a rebuttal?
400
A true story usually given as an example. 
What is an anecdote?
500
The strongest evidence; usually used as part of an argument based on logos.
What is data or statistics?
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