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The Greek philosopher Aristotle divided persuasion into three categories: ethos, pathos, logos.
What are Rhetorical Appeals?
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A word or phrase used two or more times in close proximity.
What is Repetition?
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An emotional appeal, feelings. Can inspire, frighten, anger, etc.
What is an Appeal to Pathos?
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You can call them the main points on a persuasive essay, you state these points and support them with data and facts.
What are Reasons?
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A list of three or a sentence in which there are three parts or clauses.
What is a Tricolon?
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A type of writing that is used to persuade a audience, but the goal is to show that your ideas are valid, or more valid than someone else's. It includes the three part categories of persuasion, which are ethos, pathos, and logos, to accomplish this goal.
What is Persuasive or Argumentative Writing?
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Persuades by the use of reasoning, and probably the most effective appeal because no one can deny logic.
What is an Appeal to Logos?
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The arrangement of words, phrases, clauses, or larger structures placed side by side, making them similar in form.
What is Parallelism?
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The repetition of vowel sounds in non-rhyming words.
What is Assonance?
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A use of language that creates a literary effect. Authors or speakers use these techniques to convey to the reader or the listener a meaning, while persuading them to consider a topic from a different perspective.
What is Rhetorical Devices?
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"My years of experience as a doctor and numerous degrees should give the qualifications to provide with a effective treatment."
What is an example to an Appeal to Ethos?
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The source's credibility, the speaker or author's authority.
What is an Appeal to Ethos?
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A statement that seems self-contradictory yet turns out to have a rational meaning.
What is a Paradox?
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Primarily located at the end of a persuasive essay you make a recommendation for your reader to do something or take some kind of action after reading your essay. This can be a very effective strategy for concluding your essay because it can emphasize the importance of your essay.
What is Call to Action?
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An ancient Greek philosopher, not only known for establishing much of the groundwork for western philosophy. Also for creating rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos.
Who was Aristotle?
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"How would you feel if you were an abandoned animal living in the streets not knowing when your next meal would come, please help us to make a difference in these animals lives'."
What is an Appeal to Pathos?
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"... those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside." - President John F. Kennedy 1961, inauguration speech
What is an example of a Metaphor?
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Something that only persuasive essays include and it makes the argument stronger. This is because it gives you the chance to respond to the reader’s objections before they have finished reading. It also shows that you have considered both sides of the argument. This can make an essay more persuasive.
What is Counter Argument?
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"Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: we have not only the fingerprints, the lack of an alibi, a clear motive, and a vast amount of witness accounts. But to top it all of: we have video of the suspect breaking in. This case could not be more open and shut."
What is an example to an Appeal to Logos?
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" Should school cafeterias be transformed into fast food restaurants?", " Should students be paid for having good grades?", " Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Social Medias?"
What are Persuasive Essay Topics?