terms
reason for writing, inform, instruct, persuade, or entertain
what is purpose
"If we don't move soon, we're all going to die
what is pathos
A commercial about a specific brand of toothpaste says that 4 out of 5 dentists use it.
what is ethos
an emotional appeal
what is pathos
someone who uses writing, speech, visual elements, audio elements or tactical elements to communicate
what is a writer
your logical argument for your point
what is logos
arranges the most important/persuasive evidence last since this is what is remembered.
what is Climactic order
A congressman delivers a speech arguing that we need stricter gun control
what is exigence
a person who creates text to communicate. Novelists, poets, copywriters, speechwriters, singer/songwriters, and graffiti artists are all....
what is an author
individual or group who reads and takes action.
what is an audience
"time is money"
what is an message
Arrange more than just one source per point; multiple sources will increase your credibility. Look at how sources may agree or disagree with one another and evaluate which source has better logic or more credibility.
what is the development of a plan
why is the writer writing about the subject
what is exigence
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the best type of sandwich because they are versatile, easy to make, and taste good
what is a thesis statement
This type of assignment requires that you examine a variety of sources and identify their relationship to your thesis.
what is a synthesis essay