Rhetorical analysis terms 1-30

Question 1

Explaining something complex by comparing it to something more simple

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Analogy

Question 2

The combination of reasons, evidence, etc that an author uses to convince an audience of their position

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Argument

Question 3

Three different methods of appealing to an audience to convince them- ethos, pathos, logos

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Aristotelian appeals

Question 4

The writers personal views or feelings about the subject at hand

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Attitude

Question 5

Who the author is directing his or her message towards

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Audience

Question 6

Discussing the similarities and differences between two things to some persuasive or illustrative purpose

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Compare and contrast

Question 7

The implied meaning of a word; words can broadly have positive, negative, or neutral connotations

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Connotation

Question 8

The extra textual environment in which the text is being delivered

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Context

Question 9

The argument against the authors purpose

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counterargument

Question 10

A form of logical reasoning where in a general principle is applied to a specific case

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Deductive reasoning

Question 11

The literal, dictionary definition meaning of a word

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Denotation

Question 12

The style of langue used; generally tailored to be appropriate to the audience and situation

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Diction

Question 13

Setting up a source as credible and trustworthy

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Ethos

Question 14

The information presented meant to Persuade the audiences of the authors position

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Evidence

Question 15

An issue, problem, or situation that causes or prompts someone to write or speak

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Exigence

Question 16

The use of language in a non literal way (metaphor/ simile)

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Figurative language

Question 17

The specific type of work being presented

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Genre

Question 18

Any descriptive language use to evoke a vivid sense or image of something; includes figurative language

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Imagery

Question 19

When something is suggested without being concretely states

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Implication

Question 20

Making a generalization based on specific evidence at hand

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Inductive reasoning

Question 21

In the most basic sense, saying the opposite of what you mean; also used to describe situations in which the results of an action are dramatically different than intended

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Irony

Question 22

Placing two very different things together for effect

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Juxtaposition

Question 23

Appealing to someone’s sense of concrete facts and logic

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Logos

Question 24

The reason or moment for writing or speaking

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Occasion

Question 25

How the different parts of an argument are arranged in a piece of writing or speech

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Organization

Question 26

An Aristotelian appeal. Involves appealing to someone’s emotion

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Pathos

Question 27

The authors persuasive intention

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Purpose

Question 28

Re using a word or phrase repeatedly for effort or emphasis

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Repetition

Question 29

The use of spoken or written word (or a visual medium) to convey your ideas and convince an audience

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Rhetoric

Question 30

The relationship between the author, the audience, the text/ message, and the context

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Rhetorical triangle