Figurative terms
“Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.”
Repetition
A dove is often used to represent peace.
Symbol
Persuasion through logic, facts, or reasoning
Logos
A mistake in reasoning that makes an argument weaker.
Fallacy
The "deafening silence"
Oxymoron
A cartoon shows a politician promising change but doing nothing, making fun of their empty promises.
Satire
Persuading the audience by appealing to their emotions.
Pathos
A short summary of the main arguments.
Breif
After spilling coffee on her shirt, she said, “Great, just what I needed!”
Sarcasm
A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth.
Paradox
A doctor giving health advice about diet and exercise.
Ethos
The team used data from a government report showing that the economy dropped after a wage increase in 2010.
Evidence
Putting two opposite ideas together to highlight the contrast.
Antithesis
In a movie, the villain who lies to everyone gets caught and loses everything in the end.
Poetic justice
Starting with specific details and moving toward a general conclusion.
Inductive argument
The topic of the debate is whether schools should have classes all year long.
Proposition
“Actions speak louder than words.”
Aphorism
Saying, “He’s a real Romeo,” refers to the character from Shakespeare’s play.
Allusion
A politician gives a powerful speech to win votes by inspiring hope and unity.
Rhetoric
They argued against the idea that banning cars would reduce pollution, showing other things cause pollution too.
Cross- Examination