Analytical Verbs and Rhetorical Terms

Flashcards for reviewing analytical verbs and rhetorical terms.

What does the analytical verb 'convey' mean?

To impart or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance.

What does the analytical verb 'characterize' mean?

To describe the character or special qualities of someone or something.

What does the analytical verb 'symbolize' mean?

Be a symbol of something.

What does the analytical verb 'evaluate' mean?

To determine the significance, worth, or condition of something by careful appraisal and study.

What is the meaning of 'highlights'?

An outstanding part of an event or period of time.

What is another way to define 'characterizes'?

Describe the distinctive nature or features of something.

What does the analytical verb 'defines' mean?

State or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something.

What does the analytical verb 'foreshadows' mean?

Be a warning or indication of a future event.

What does the analytical verb 'illustrates' mean?

Explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, pictures, etc.

What does the analytical verb 'showcases' mean?

To exhibit especially in an attractive or favorable aspect.

What does the analytical verb 'conveys' mean?

Make an idea, impression, or feeling known or understandable to someone.

What does the analytical verb 'argues' mean?

Give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory.

What does the analytical verb 'inspects' mean?

Look at something closely to assess its condition or discover any shortcomings.

What is an Argument?

A type of written or spoken text that uses logical reasoning to prove something to be true or not true to a particular audience.

What is a Claim?

An opinion about a topic that the author/speaker is trying to prove, supported by credible evidence.

What is Evidence?

Facts, statistics, data, anecdotal evidence, etc., used to support claims.

What is a Warrant?

The beliefs, values, or reasoning that connects the data to the claim.

What is a Concession?

An acknowledgement of other points of view or ways to analyze evidence, often used to argue against them.

What is a Refutation?

A logical argument against a point of view presented in an opposing argument.

What are Rhetorical Appeals?

Techniques used to engage and convince an audience, classified into logical, emotional, and ethical appeals.

What is a Speaker in rhetorical terms?

The persona that a speaker or writer is trying to project to the audience.

What is an Audience in rhetoric?

The specific groups of people that the writer/speaker is trying to convince.

What is Tone in a text?

Created by specific rhetorical choices, especially choices of emotional appeal, and should be appropriate for the subject and audience.

What is a Logical Fallacy?

An error in logic that undermines the validity of an argument.