unit 2 terms

Question 1

background

Answer 1

a term for considering audience whether you are evaluating or developing an argument; this describes where an audience comes from - geographically, educationally, and experientially.

Question 2

beliefs

Answer 2

a term for considering audience whether you are evaluating or developing an argument; this describes what an audience understands to be true and what and whom they place their trust in.

Question 3

needs

Answer 3

a term for considering audience; this describes what an audience requires within the context of the argument. An analyzer might consider potential benefits the audience may gain and how the speaker addresses them.

Question 4

values

Answer 4

a term for considering audience; this describes what an audience prioritizes, emphasizes, and cares about.

Question 5

quality

Answer 5

When evidence is: appropriate for the context, relevant to the audience and subject, and valid.

Question 6

quantity

Answer 6

Evaluating whether the evidence is sufficient to support the claim.

Question 7

validity

Answer 7

evidence is from reliable sources, understood to be factual, and from reliable sources the the audience trusts.

Question 8

ethos

Answer 8

a term for understanding the function of a writer’s language choices; this encourages the analyzer to consider how a writer/speaker establishes and plays on credibility and ethics.

Question 9

logos

Answer 9

a term for understanding the function of a writer’s language choices; this encourages the analyzer to consider how a writer connects and relates various pieces of evidence to develop reasoning throughout their argument.

Question 10

pathos

Answer 10

a term for understanding the function of a writer’s language choices; this encourages the analyzer to consider how a writer/speaker draws out and appeals to the emotions, values, and beliefs of an audience.

Question 11

analogies

Answer 11

term to describe a language choice; this describes a comparison of similar situtations or events. With this strategy, writers encourage their audience to understand something less familiar by relating it to something more familiar.

Question 12

anecdotes

Answer 12

term to describe language choices; this is a story that illustrates a concept. With this strategy, writers help their audience understand the emotional and psychological stakes of an issue/argument.

Question 13

antithesis

Answer 13

A term to describe a contrasting language choice - when contrasting ideas are presented in parallel grammatical structure.

Question 14

diction

Answer 14

term for analyzing language; when paired with good, descriptive adjectives, this device discusses a writer’s word choice.

Question 15

juxtaposition

Answer 15

term used to describe a langauge choice; two unalike things are placed in proximity with one another to highlight their differences, often to develop implied commentary and/or reveal irony.

Question 16

repetition

Answer 16

a term for describing language choices - when words, phrases, sentences, or other textual elements occur more than once.

Question 17

rhetorical question

Answer 17

term for describing rhetorical choices - when the writer poses a question that is expected to be considered but not answered literally.

Question 18

parallel structure

Answer 18

A term for describing language choices - the repitition of a grammatical structure

Question 19

simple sentence

Answer 19

A term for describing syntax choices - the writer’s sentences contain only one independent clause (subject + verb).

Question 20

syntax

Answer 20

a term for analyzing language; this describes how a writer or speaker organizes phrases, sentences, and paragraphs.

Question 21

amplify

Answer 21

An analysis verb that helps describe the function of evidence or language within an argument. This word helps describe how language or evidence emphasizes a specific part of the message.

Question 22

associate

Answer 22

An analysis verb that helps describe the function of evidence or language within an argument. This word helps describe how language or evidence relates to or connects to something readers recognize or to some other part of the argument.

Question 23

clarify

Answer 23

An analysis verb that helps describe the function of evidence or language within an argument. This word helps describe how language or evidence creates sharper, clearer understanding of the issue/claim.

Question 24

establish

Answer 24

An analysis verb that helps describe the function of evidence or language within an argument. This word helps describe how a specific language choice sets the basis for a claim or appeal.;

Question 25

exemplify

Answer 25

An analysis verb that helps describe the function of evidence or language within an argument. This word helps describe how evidence works to show the audience a specific situation where the data/argument played out.

Question 26

illustrate

Answer 26

An analysis verb that helps describe the function of evidence or language within an argument. This word helps describe how language or evidence makes the issue real, observable, relevant, and/or imaginable.