vocab review

Exigence

An issue, problem, or situation that causes or prompts someone to write or speak.

Repetition

The deliberate use of a sound, word, phrase, or sentence multiple times in near proximity, usually for emphasis.

Parallelism

Grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, etc. to give structural similarity; repetition of syntactical patterns.

Syntax

The arrangement of words in a sentence; always be specific when analyzing.

Anaphora

The repetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, phrases, clauses, or sentences.

Diction

The choice and use of words in speech or writing; specify the kind of diction being used.

Denotation

The literal meaning of a word.

Connotation

The associations or feelings a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning.

Ambiguity

The quality of having double or multiple meanings; can be deliberate or accidental.

Inference

A conclusion drawn from evidence given; understanding what is meant without being directly stated.

Rhetorical Question

A question asked not to be answered but to make a point.

Anecdote

A short story about a person or incident used as an example.

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, opinions.

Objective

Not based on feelings; impartial or neutral.

Juxtaposition

The placement of 2 things side by side to emphasize contrast.

Refutation

The action of proving a statement or theory to be wrong or false.

Concession

Acknowledgement of something as true, especially an opponent’s argument.

Fallacy

Deceptive or misleading argument; erroneous reasoning.

Claim

A main point or idea in an argument; to assert.

Ethos

Appeal that establishes credibility or trustworthiness of the speaker.

Pathos

Appeal to the audience’s emotions.

Logos

Appeal to logic or rationality.

Analogy

A comparison between two things for explanation or clarification.

Warrant

Assumptions and justifying principles connecting evidence to reasoning.

Grounds

Evidence that supports an argument’s claim.