Vocabulary
Logic
What is LOGOS
a position or statement on a topic, an opinion with which others might disagree
What is a CLAIM?
a short, amusing and interesting story about a real person or event
“Back in my day I had to walk three miles to the watering hole just to brush my teeth.”
What is an ANECDOTE?
Ronald J. Allen
Who is the author of the article?
Ethos
What is credibility or authority?
data, anecdotes, facts, and other examples that support the claim
What is evidence?
the repetition of a grammatical pattern to create rhythm, link ideas, or evoke emotions
What is PARALLELISM?
"No pain, no gain"
What is PARALLELISM?
the burning of the American Flag
What is the topic of the article in American Flag Stands for Tolerance?
Pathos
What is appealing to the readers emotions?
reasons an opponent might disagree and arguments against those reasons
What is a COUNTERCLAIM
two opposites are introduced together for contrasting effect.
What is Antithesis?
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
What is ANTITHESIS?
The punishment for burning the flag in China.
What is death?
a symbol of deeply held values
What is an ICON?
What is a CONCLUSION?
an error in reasoning that undermines an argument or renders it invalid
What is LOGICAL FALLACY?
“My father smoked four packs of cigarettes a day from age 14 and lived until the age of 95. So smoking really can't be that bad for you.”
What is LOGICAL FALLACY?
cherished
What is how Americans feel about the American flag?
sacredness or ultimate importance
What is SANCTITY?
agreement with a likely opposing reason and discussion of why that point isn’t enough to justify the opposing view
What is a REBUTTAL?
a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.
What is a RHETORICAL QUESTION
Can you imagine life without ice cream?
What is a RHETORICAL QUESTION?
unorthodoxy
What is different from the traditional?