vocab.
appeals
rhetoric/devices
miscellaneous
canons
100
having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority.
What is the definition of condescending?
100
means persuading by the use of reasoning.
What is logos
100
person that is trying to persuade the audience
What is a Rhetor
100
where to place ideas, fact and examples to make them more effective in an essay
What is Arrangement ?
100
placement of ideas for effect
What is arrangement?
200
the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
What is the definition of disdain?
200
a quality that evokes feelings
What is pathos
200
the audience that is to be persuaded
What is Rhetoric?
200
an argument in which one premise is not explicitly stated.
What is an enthymeme?
200
- The choices that writers or readers make in language use for effect
What is style?
300
arrogantly superior and disdainful.
What is the definition of haughty?
300
represents credibility or an ethical appeal
What is ethos
300
-- Draws together the material developed and addresses the "so what" -- call to action
end
300
The presentation and format of a presentation.
What is delivery?
400
not discovered or known about; uncertain.
What is the definition of obscure
400
An example of...... "The veterinarian says that an Australian shepherd will be the perfect match for our active lifestyle."
logos
400
A form of deduction. An extremely subtle, sophisticated, or deceptive argument
What is Syllogism ?
400
-- the web that draws listeners into the speech
What is Exordium
400
- tap into your reader's memories and cultural associations
What is Memory?
500
(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.
What is the definition of convoluted
500
An example of...."Better men than us have fought and died to preserve this great nation. Now is our turn to return the favor. For God and country, gentlemen!"
What is an example of pathos?
500
Form of understatement in which the negative of the contrary is used to achieve emphasis and intensity
What is Litote ?
500
- background material on the case
What is narration?
500
creating something new-- by asking important questions: who , what , when , where
What is invention?