Rhetoric
This appeal is based on the author’s or speaker’s authority and credibility to strengthen their argument.
What is ethos?
Claiming that one action will inevitably lead to an extreme, often catastrophic, outcome without sufficient evidence is an example of this fallacy.
What is slippery slope?
This literary device is an extreme exaggeration used to create humor or emphasize a point.
What is hyperbole?
The attitude or feeling expressed by the writer’s choice of words, which helps set the mood of the writing.
What is tone?
The final step in the writing process involves checking for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors.
What is proofreading?
his form of plagiarism occurs when you mix someone else's sentences with your own, changing only a few words, and fail to acknowledge the source.
What is patchwriting?
This rhetorical appeal is used when a writer relies on facts, data, and logical arguments to convince the audience
What is logos?
This type of fallacy assumes that because two things are alike in some ways, they must be alike in all ways, even though they are not.
What is false analogy?
A comparison made to explain an idea by connecting it to something the audience already understands.
What is analogy?
These are the facts, examples, or quotes used to support the claims made in an essay.
What is evidence (supporting points)?
This process involves posing questions throughout reading to deepen understanding and identify gaps in the text.
What is questioning?
Introduces borrowed information in your text, often including the author's name and sometimes the title.
What is the signal phrase?
The position or attitude you hold toward your subject, which can influence your tone and style, is known as this.
What is stance?
Assuming that because one event happened after another, the first must have caused the second is this type of logical fallacy.
What is post-hoc?
This device uses repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of successive clauses for emphasis.
What is anaphora?
This term encompasses the choice of words and vocabulary.
What is language?
his process involves critically assessing the text's overall effectiveness by analyzing the author’s credibility, the evidence presented, and the logic of the argument.
What is evaluating?
This type of citation includes the author’s last name and the page number where the quoted, paraphrased, or summarized material is found.
What is in-text citation?
When crafting a message, understanding what action you want your audience to take relates to this component.
What is purpose?
When the conclusion of an argument does not logically follow from its premise, this fallacy is at play.
What is non-sequitur?
A figure of speech in which a reference is made to a well-known person, place, or event to help convey deeper meaning.
What is allusion?
This term refers to the art of using language strategically to persuade or influence an audience.
What is rhetoric?
This is the process of creating a structured plan for your essay or paper, including the main ideas and supporting details, and serves as a roadmap for your writing.
What is outlining?
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What is the Works Cited Page?
Current events and circumstances that shape how a message is delivered and received are known as this element of the rhetorical situation.
What is context?
When someone draws a conclusion based on insufficient or limited evidence, they are committing this fallacy.
What is hasty generalization?
A type of figurative language that replaces the name of an object or concept with something closely related to it.
What is metonymy?
This term describes how something is written, including the unique way an author uses language, tone, and sentence structure.
What is style?
This level of reading involves interpreting what is implied between the lines of a text.
What is inferential level?
Add this to distinguish between multiple works by the same author.
What is a shortened title of the work?