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Terms One
Terms Two
Terms Three
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
AP MC
100
Coherent
(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent.
100
Impartial
not partial or biased; fair; just.
100
Pathos
The means of persuasion that appeals to the emotions of an audience.
100
The author of the memoir.
Who is Amy Chua?
100
See Question #1.
C.
200
Didactic
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.
200
Cogent
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
200
Logos
The means of persuasion by demonstration of logical proof, real or apparent.
200
Why does she feel "Tiger Mother" parents have better results with raising successful children?
"Tiger Mother" parents view their children as capable of more and push them to these higher levels of expectation.
200
See question #2.
E.
300
Discourse
Written or spoken communication or debate.
300
Incontrovertible
Not able to be denied or disputed.
300
Diction
the choice and use of words in speech or writing.
300
She feels that this generation of an immigrant family is most at risk of decline.
What is the third generation?
300
See question #3.
C.
400
Implication
The conclusion that can be drawn from something, although it is not explicitly stated.
400
Tone
a writer's attitude toward subject, audience, and self.
400
Syntax
The arrangement of words in a sentence.
400
One example of Chua giving in to her daughters' desires.
What is buying the puppy, etc?
400
See question #4.
A.
500
Biased
Unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something.
500
Ethos
A persuasive appeal based on the character or projected character of the speaker or writer. Also called ethical appeal or ethical argument.
500
Allusion
A brief, usually indirect reference to a person, place, or event--real or fictional.
500
The literary form of this work.
What is a memoir?
500
See question #5.
D.