Chapter 16 Terms Flashcards

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classification

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a structural division that breaks a topic into classes of information

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2
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dysfluencies

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interruptions in languages, such as pauses and filler words

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3
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ethos

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the greek word meaning credibility

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impromptu

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a type of speaking wherein the speaker has little to no time to prepare a presentation on a given topic

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logos

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from the greek word for the word; translated to logic

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narrative proof

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a story used to support a claim; the story can be personal or hypothetical

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supports

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evidence supporting a claim; the story can be personal or hypothetical

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unification

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structural division in which all main points unify to support the thesis or central idea

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