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Information/ Persuasive Terms Flashcards

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Metaphor

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A figure in speech that makes a comparison between 2 unlike things without the use of specific word

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Imagery

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Use of language to create a image

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Smile

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A figure of speech that makes comparisons between 2 unlike things

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Appel to reason

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Clability to think in a logical way to change his or her thought

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Appeal to emotion

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Building a argument using imagery or other expressive devices instead of evidence

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Appeal to authority

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Using experts to give a valid argument

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Anecdote

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A brief story to illusion a point

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Charged words

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Word that illicit emotional responses

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Rhetorical question

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A question asked for effect to the audience

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Call to action

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What the writer wants as the result of the text

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Claim

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The argument of a speech that is your opinion

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Peroration

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A line of speech that is meant to be memorable

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Counter claim

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A point in opposition it the argument being made

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Parrallelism

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The repetition of words or phrases that have similar structures

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Organization patters-

Sequence

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Chronological order

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Cause and effect

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Description of cause then consequence

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Problem and solution

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Outcome are a result or solution of a need or problem

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Compare and contrast

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Description of similarities and differences in 2 or more things

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Spatial

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Description if the surrounding area

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Syntax

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Sentence construction

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Diction

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Author word choice

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Implicit

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To assume but nit directly expressed

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Explicit

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Fully or clearly expressed

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Allusion

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A reference of someone that is generally know through history,fame, etc

Engish CPE10 (12 decks)

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