Test #1 Flashcards
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Thesis
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The main point of an essay.
1
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Subject
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Topic of an essay
2
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Explicit Thesis
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Main point stated outright
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Implicit Thesis
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Main point suggested by the body of the essay
4
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Premise
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Stated opinion
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Assumption
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Unexamined beliefs
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Persona
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The author’s self representation in an essay
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Audience
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The specific, identifiable ‘reader’ an author directs his/hers argument toward
8
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Cicero’s definition of purpose (3 parts)
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To delight, to teach, to move
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Ethos
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Ethical appeal or the author’s credibility: established by
1) . Demonstrating knowledge of the subject;
2) . Establishing common ground with the audience and
3) . Considering opposing points of view; demonstrating fairness
