Writing Terms 1

Question 0

Antithesis

Answer 0

-Juxtaposes two or more elements/qualities in a combination

Question 1

Parallelism

Answer 1

• Bring together similar components or aspects of the same object/issue and use same structure
• Used with nouns, verbs, adjectives

Question 2

Appeal to ethos/logos/pathos

Answer 2

Original, basic techniques to employ when creating a speech, persuasive or argumentative papers

Question 3

Pathos

Answer 3

Appeal to unsubstantiated emotional claims

Question 4

Ethos

Answer 4

Appeal to ethical side of the issue; argue degree of appropriateness to society

Question 5

Logos

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Appeal through research data, references to credible sources as logical support for argument

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Historical Analogy

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• Illuminate historical situations and compare to current events, find similarity
• Create prognosis when necessary
• writer can use metaphorical analogy as well as contrast

Question 7

Enthymeme

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• Two part thesis
• Begins with an assertion (answers a question)
• Follow with a because (reason in support of answer)

Question 8

Rhetorical question

Answer 8

Question used for effect, emphasis, provocation, or for drawing conclusionary statement from facts at hand

Question 9

Exemplum

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• Citing an example, using illustrative story

- Introduced with “For example”, “A case in point”, etc

Question 10

Euphemism

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Substitution of an agreeable or non-offensive expression for one whose plainer meaning might be harsh

Question 11

Hyperbole

Answer 11

Exaggeration for emphasis or rhetorical effect

Question 12

Paradox

Answer 12

Assertion seemingly opposed to common sense, yet contains truth