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| The CENTRAL idea the writer is trying to persuade the reader to believe |
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| A main argument that SUPPORTS the thesis |
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| The PERSPECTIVE from which the author writes |
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| A device in which the same word or words are REPEATED at the beginning of two or more lines, clauses, or sentences |
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| An appeal, not merely to listen, but to ACT on what is being presented |
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| to PREDICT and use opposing arguments or a reader's reactions |
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| A short NARRATIVE/story, told to provide an example, an illustration, or a truth |
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| A slight yielding and acceptance that an OPPOSING argument is true, valid, or accurate |
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| Emotional Appeal (Pathos) |
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| An argument that plays on the audience's SYMPATHY, fears or desires |
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| An appeal to the INTELLECT using various forms of reasoning |
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| A repetitive STRUCTURE in which ideas or parts of an idea are similarly developed or arranged |
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| WORD CHOICE, the use of specific words for a purpose |
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| Question offered by writer or speaker for its rhetorical effect, NOT REQUIRING A REPLY |
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| Manner of expression in speaking or writing that conveys the ATTITUDE toward the subject or audience |
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| The EMOTIONAL implications and ASSOCIATIONS that words carry |
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| The literal, DICTIONARY-DEFINITION, meaning of a word |
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| To PROVE wrong by argument or evidence |
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| An appeal to the credibility or TRUSTWORTHINESS of the writer |
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| Sentence STRUCTURE, the physical arrangement of words in a sentence |
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| Logical structure where SPECIFIC observations and experiences lead to GENERAL understandings |
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Transitional words
EX: However, But, Nevertheless, Consequently |
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| All the words in a passage - considered as whole |
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| Logical structure where general statements are followed and supported by specifics. |
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| The central idea of the writer is not stated directly. |
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| Repitition of conjunctures in a series of coordinate words, phrases, or clauses. |
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| Lack of conjuntures between coordinate Phrases, clauses or words. |
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| References to other people or works. |
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| To record a series of phrases, ideas, or things. |
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| Authors stated or implied membership of an allegiance with a group. |
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