Information/ Persuasive Terms Flashcards
Metaphor
A figure in speech that makes a comparison between 2 unlike things without the use of specific word
Imagery
Use of language to create a image
Smile
A figure of speech that makes comparisons between 2 unlike things
Appel to reason
Clability to think in a logical way to change his or her thought
Appeal to emotion
Building a argument using imagery or other expressive devices instead of evidence
Appeal to authority
Using experts to give a valid argument
Anecdote
A brief story to illusion a point
Charged words
Word that illicit emotional responses
Rhetorical question
A question asked for effect to the audience
Call to action
What the writer wants as the result of the text
Claim
The argument of a speech that is your opinion
Peroration
A line of speech that is meant to be memorable
Counter claim
A point in opposition it the argument being made
Parrallelism
The repetition of words or phrases that have similar structures
Organization patters-
Sequence
Chronological order
Cause and effect
Description of cause then consequence
Problem and solution
Outcome are a result or solution of a need or problem
Compare and contrast
Description of similarities and differences in 2 or more things
Spatial
Description if the surrounding area
Syntax
Sentence construction
Diction
Author word choice
Implicit
To assume but nit directly expressed
Explicit
Fully or clearly expressed
Allusion
A reference of someone that is generally know through history,fame, etc