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The Basics
You Don't Define Me!
D'Vices
So Appealing
Methods to the Madness
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An indirectly or directly stated summary of an argument's main points.
What is a claim?
100
The art of speaking and writing effectively in order to persuade
What is rhetoric?
100
Using words and/or phrases repeatedly for a specific effect
What is repetition?
100
Mainly refers to the credibility of the writer/speaker as trustworthy
What is ethos?
100
Method of Persuasion: to "Keep up with the Joneses" (Hypebeasts)...being the first or the best...
What is "snob" appeal?
200
Any information that strengthens the credibility of an argument/claim
What is support? or What is evidence?
200
Language that is more creative and implied and is used to give a "fresh" way of thinking about an idea; it is not meant to be taken literally
What is figurative language?
200
An implied or indirect comparison, often using a linking verb describing two or more otherwise different things/ideas; it can be simple or extended
What is a metaphor?
200
The ability of an argument, claims, and evidence to affect one's emotions
What is pathos?
200
Method of Persuasion: Using a celebrity to show the support of a product or idea; Jordan - Nike, D. Rose - Adidas
What is an endorsement?
300
Mistakes made in an argument (accidentally or purposely) that can mislead the reader/listener
What are fallacies? or What is a fallacy?
300
Listens to/reads an argument through speaking or writing
What is an audience?
300
A direct comparison of two or more otherwise different things/ideas using "like" or "as"
What is a simile?
300
An argument that uses logic and rationale to connect to the audience
What is logos?
300
Method of Persuasion: Using someone's personal story that supports a speaker's/writer's argument for or against a product, service, or idea
What is a testimonial?
400
Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
What are the persuasive (or rhetorical) appeals?
400
The attitude the WRITER/SPEAKER has towards the subject of his or her writing/speech
What is tone?
400
A form of simile that can also be represented as a "word equation" that shows a direct comparison using associated words
What is an analogy?
400
Appeals to an audience's sense of right and wrong, morals, or ideas of justice
What is ethos?
400
"Everybody's doing it!"; Redskins fan rooting for the 49ers or the Ravens during post season
What is bandwagon?
500
The two basic ways of presenting an argument also associated with the Scientific Method
What are deductive and inductive reasoning?
500
The words a writer/speaker chooses to use on purpose for a specific effect
What is diction?
500
Sugar-coating...
What is euphemism?
500
Often uses deductive reasoning, statistics, or math to sway an audience
What is logos?
500
Method of Persuasion: To destroy the integrity or character of an opposing view or opponent
What is character assassination?