Flashcards ELA 10 Unit 1 - Rhetorical Analysis and Persuasive Speech | Quizlet

rhetoric (n)

the art of using language effectively to persuade or inform

The politician's powerful _____ convinced the crowd to support the new law.

rhetorical appeals (n)

strategies to persuade using trust (ethos), emotion (pathos), and logic (logos)

In her speech, she used all three _____ to make her case compelling.

ethos (n)

an appeal to credibility or character

The scientist built _____ by referencing her years of research.

pathos (n)

an appeal to emotions

The commercial relied on _____ by showing a sad, abandoned puppy.

logos (n)

an appeal to logic and reason

The speaker used _____ by presenting clear data and statistics.

rhetorical situation (n)

the context in which communication occurs

Before writing, the author considered the _____, including audience and purpose.

exigence (n)

the issue or need prompting a message

A sudden drop in sales was the _____ for the company's ad campaign.

context (n)

the circumstances surrounding a text or speech

Without understanding the historical _____, the speech might be misunderstood.

speaker (n)

the person or voice delivering the message

The _____ began by thanking the audience for their attention.

purpose (n)

the reason for communicating

Her main _____ was to inspire the students to volunteer.

audience (n)

the intended listeners or readers

The _____ for this TED Talk is people interested in climate change.

message (n)

the main idea the speaker wants to convey

The film's _____ was that friendship can overcome any challenge.

tone (n)

the speaker's attitude toward the subject or audience

The teacher's _____ was encouraging as she explained the project.

diction (n)

word choice used by the speaker or writer

The poet's formal _____ made the poem sound elegant.

connotation (n)

the emotional or cultural meaning of a word

The word "home" has a positive _____ of safety and warmth.

denotation (n)

the literal dictionary meaning of a word

The _____ of "rose" is simply a type of flower.

repetition (n)

repeated use of words or phrases for emphasis

The speech used _____ to drive the point home again and again.

parallelism (n)

repeating sentence structures for effect

"I came, I saw, I conquered" is an example of _____.

counterargument (n)

an opposing viewpoint to the main claim

The writer included a _____ to show they had considered other opinions.

persuade (v)

to convince someone to think or act a certain way

She tried to _____ her parents to let her stay out later.

argument (n)

a claim supported by reasons and evidence

His main _____ was that school uniforms improve focus.

claim (n)

the main point or position in an argument

The essay's _____ is that public transport should be free.

evidence (n)

facts, examples, or reasoning that support a claim

Strong _____ is necessary to win a debate.

reasoning (n)

the explanation of how evidence supports a claim

Her clear _____ helped the jury understand the decision.

logical fallacy (n)

a flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument

Attacking the speaker instead of the argument is a _____.

appeal (n)

a strategy used to convince the audience

The charity used an emotional _____ to get donations.

justify (v)

to give reasons or evidence to support an idea

Can you _____ your choice to skip the meeting?

evaluate (v)

to judge the value or quality of something

The teacher will _____ each speech using the PVLEGS rubric.

analyze (v)

to break something down into parts to understand it

We will _____ the ad to see how it uses pathos.

identify (v)

to recognize and name something

Please _____ two examples of imagery in the poem.

point of view (n)

the perspective from which something is considered

The article is written from the _____ of a doctor.

poise (n)

confident and calm posture during speaking

She spoke with _____, even though she was nervous.

voice (n)

volume, clarity, and expression in speech

His strong _____ carried to the back of the auditorium.

life (n)

energy and emotion brought to delivery

The presentation lacked _____ and felt flat.

eye contact (n)

looking at the audience to connect

Good _____ helps the audience feel engaged.

gestures (n)

purposeful hand or body movements while speaking

He used _____ to emphasize his main points.

speed (n)

pacing and rate of speaking

Her _____ was too fast for the audience to follow.

articulation (n)

clear pronunciation of words

Strong _____ makes a speaker easier to understand.

emphasis (n)

stress on certain words for importance

The speaker placed _____ on the word "freedom."

projection (n)

speaking loudly enough for the audience to hear

Her strong _____ meant she didn't need a microphone.

imagery (n)

descriptive language that appeals to the senses

The poem's vivid _____ made readers feel they were in the forest.

metaphor (n)

a comparison between two unlike things without "like" or "as"

"Time is a thief" is a common _____.

visual metaphor (n)

an image that represents an idea through symbolic comparison

The cracked earth in the ad served as a _____ for climate change.

simile (n)

a comparison using "like" or "as"

Her smile was as bright as the sun in a _____.

irony (n)

a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens

It was _____ that the fire station burned down.

allusion (n)

a reference to a well-known person, place, or work of art

The novel made an _____ to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

hyperbole (n)

an exaggerated statement for emphasis

Saying "I've told you a million times" is an example of _____.

symbolism (n)

using an object or image to represent a larger idea

The dove is a common _____ for peace.