argument construction
the speaker's position on a topic
what is claim?
Figurative language that compares dissimilar things using “like” or “as.”
what is simile?
A word used for common sense that could be used in an argument
what is logos?
A person who is delivering the message
what is speaker?
the people who will read your writing, or listen to your presentation.
what is audience?
acknowledging to other side’s claim and arguing against it
what is counterargument?
Figurative language that compares to dissimilar things without the use of “like” or “as.”
what is metaphor?
A use of powerful words of emotion to the audience
what is pathos?
The reason why the speaker choose their side
what is purpose?
refers to the world in which the persuasive text exists and everything that surrounds it.
what is context?
supportive facts for your position
what is grounds?
A figure of speech that shows extreme exaggeration.
what is hyperbole?
is a persuasive appeal based on a projected characteristic spirit of a culture
what is ethos?
The people the speaker is trying to reach
what is audience?
Why are you writing this or speaking about this.
what is purpose?
The implied logic behind your position
what is warrant?
is a special case of consonance where the repetition occurs at the beginning part of the word(s)
what is alliteration?
An idea or a feeling that a word invokes in addition to its meaning
what is connotation?
The attitude of the speaker towards the topic
what is tone?
limiting and narrowing your position
Repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of several successive clauses or verses.
what is anaphora?
A word that is the definite definition
what is denotation?
The spark or motivation for the speaker to choose their side
what is exigence?