Module 1
This term helps to distinguishe one type of literature from another.
Genre
This is the restatement of a passage in one’s own words; the retelling is roughly the same length as the original.
Paraphrase
This is the statement of the central argument. It relays the specific point around which the rest of the argument revolves and why that point is so important.
Thesis Statement
This argument model seeks to refute the opposition because the audience/opponent is wrong, and must be “disproved” or overwhelmed by evidence. This style is based on formal logic.
Aristotelian Model
This is a character-figure that is seen often in stories such as "the hero” or “the devil."
Archetype
This helps to provide the context for when and where a narrative might be taking place.
Setting
This term refers to an idea turned back upon itself; the words mean something different than their literal definitions would suggest.
Irony
Sources that help to explain help explain a perspective on the novel which include scholarly journals and books that interpret the author's work.
Secondary Sources
This argument model was developed in the 1950’s and emphasizes that logic is often based on probability rather than certainty. It focuses on the claims presented in an argument.
The Toulmin Model
This is the sequence of events that develops the conflict and shapes a story. Typically seen as a mountain or a circle.
Plot
This is a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.
Theme
A comparison of two generally unlike things in order to emphasize a particular quality that they do share.
EX: He's a couch potato. She's got a heart of gold. That party was the bomb.
Metaphor
These sources are typically long articles written by experts and/or professionals in their related field. They use specialized vocabulary and are found in journals that are published only 1-4 times annually.
Scholarly Sources
This argument model emphasizes problem-solving and/or coming to consensus. Allows the author to appear open-minded or even objective.
The Rogerian Model
This is the resolution of a story where “loose ends are tied up."
Denouement
The first, second, and third person are typically in reference this for the reader.
Point of View
A type of comparison, but uses the words like or as to link the two items.
EX: “as quiet as a mouse,” “as strong as an ox,” and “as fit as a fiddle.”
Simile
These sources are typically short articles, meant to be read in one sitting, written by a non-expert who uses vocabulary meant for middle to high school reading level. Articles are typically published for profit and can be published every month, every week, or sometimes even daily.
Popular Sources
These are deceptive or false arguments that may seem stronger than they actually are due to psychological persuasion, but are proven wrong with reasoning and further examination.
Logical Fallacies
This is the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Diction
This is the poetic version of a paragraph.
Ballard Stanza
A work’s reference, sometimes subtle, to another work in order to “plug into” the meaning the reader associates with the other work.
EX: "To my dog, our neighborhood park is the Garden of Eden." or "I'm Juliet to your Romeo."
Allusion
These are the three types of documentation, or citation, styles used in academic sources
Modern Language Association (MLA), American Psychological Association (APA), and Chicago Manual Style (CMS)
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Logos, ethos, and pathos represent what in an Aristotlian argument style?
Logos: appeals to the reader's intellect.
Ethos: appeals to the credibility of the author.
Pathos: appeals to the reader's emotions.
Metaphors, similes, hyperboles, synecdoches, and Onomatopoeias all represent this type of language.
Figurative Language