English Rhetoric and Literary Devices: Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Refute

To claim an argument is incorrect

Irony

Gap between what's expected and what happens

Ethos

Appeal to credibility, character, or authority

Pathos

Appeal to emotions and values

Logos

Appeal to logic and reason

Juxtaposition

Two contrasting ideas side by side

Assertion

Confident statement presented as true

Romantic

fanciful, impractical, unrealistic; dominated by idealism

Deplorable

Deeply regrettable; unfortunate

Practical

Useful and sensible

Destitute

Extremely poor

Blight

anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation; can also include the actual damage

Despicable

(adj.) worthy of scorn, contemptible

Satiric

Using humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize/mock smth

Didactic

intended to instruct

Pragmatic

practical

Equity

(n.) the state or quality of being just, fair, or impartial; fair and equal treatment;

Undercut

(v.) to undermine something or detract from its force

Gaudy

extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless

Bauble

a small, inexpensive trinket

Sustenance

something that provides nourishment; food needed to live

Audit

A thorough review; examinations of accounts/records

Elitist

relating to or supporting the view that a society or system should be led by an elite.

Subvert

To undermine; to overthrow; to ruin

Polemic

a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something