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relate to, strike a chord,
resonate
a set of moral principles : a theory or system of moral values
ethics
disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
Clemency
Word used to imply uneven or disproportionate balance.
stacked
a problem in a text. can be internal or external
Conflict
a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view
Argument
the restoration of something damaged or deteriorated to a prior good condition
rehabilitation
destruction of property
vandalism
Rhetorical appeal to logic
Logos
He is as sneaky as a fox. What type of figurative language?
simile
the quality of being just, impartial, or fair
justice
conformity to ideals of right human conduct
morality
capable of being verified or disproved by observation, experiment, or research.
Statistics and research findings
empirical evidence
Rhetorical appeal to emotion
Pathos
reference to another text or person the author expects her audience to know.
allusion
a matter that is in dispute between two or more parties
issue
rules or orders that it is advisable or obligatory to observe
laws and codes
Type of evidence that contains personal opinions, preferences, and unscientific observations
anecdotal evidence
What is good for all or most members of a society.
collective welfare
He is a fox is an example of this type of figurative language
metaphor
a capacity for comprehension
perception
suffering, pain, or loss that serves as retribution
punishment
Type of evidence that contains facts that can be proven.
Logical Evidence
Rhetorical appeal based on morality or ethics
Ethos
What the author wants you to take away from a text...
theme