Stuff I need to know Flashcards
Ethos
Ethics: Showing that you are a credible source (trust)
Pathos
Emotion: invoking sympathy/ feeling
Logos
Logical: Using reason/ facts
Hook
The introductory part of an essay that grabs the reader
Background
Providing a brief explanation of the story
Title and Author
Title (Italicized or Underlined)
Thesis
The main point or claim
How to cite quotes
(AuthorPage#).
How to embed quotes
The boy ran from “the rabid goat” as fast as he could.
Counter Argument
“Some people argue that..”
MLA format
12 point font, Times New Roman, 1 in margins, etc.
Hamartia
A fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine (Ex: Macbeth’s pride)
Hypothetical Situation
A questionable event that may have already occurred or not occurred at all.
The Tragic Hero
A hero who is usually smart and strong. They are well known, have a hamartia and die tragically
Oedipus Complex
Little boy in love with mom, too young to know its wrong. Often jealous of the father and usually grow out of it.
