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Which word means to draw attention to, or put stress on?
Emphasize.
means or form of communication, information, or entertainment such as television, the Internet, and radio
medium
an author’s reason for writing, such as to entertain, to inform, or to persuade
author's purpose.
the way the author regards a topic or subject, and his or her attitude toward it
author's perspective.
the central idea or message of a work of literature, often expressed as a general statement about life.
theme
the act of learning information by paying close attention to what you hear.
Active listening
a way of expressing something in writing or speech that is developed using various techniques
style.
an error in logic and reasoning.
logical fallacy.
the type of narration used, as in first person, second person, or third person.
point of view.
to look at or see beforehand.
preview
word choice, or the type of language an author uses.
Diction.
the repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds.
rhyme
a writing or speaking technique that helps to make arguments more persuasive
rhetorical device.
expressions used for descriptive or rhetorical effect that are not literally true but that express some truth beyond the literal level
figurative language.
the writer’s or speaker’s position on a debatable issue or problem.
claim
the pronunciation and emphasis of words.
enunciation.
the sequence of events that take place in a work of literature.
plot
a string of words in a poem, not necessarily a full sentence or phrase.
line
a device that writers use to make their arguments appeal to readers
rhetorical appeal.
information gained from personal experience and prior reading.
background knowledge
the plural form of the word medium; a means of sending a communication to an intended audience.
media.
a persuasive technique that aims to establish a writer’s or speaker’s credibility and shared values with the audience
ethos.
a persuasive technique that attempts to stir up emotions
pathos.
a persuasive technique that appeals to logic and reasoning
logos.
facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.
evidence.