CP vocab for Unit 1-A

marginalize

to treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant

stereotype

A generalized belief about a group of people

culture

Beliefs, customs, and traditions of a specific group of people.

demean

cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something

genocide

Deliberate extermination of a racial or cultural group

indigenous

native to a certain area

appeal to pathos

a form of persuasion that involves eliciting emotions

appeal to logos

a form of persuasion that involves reason and logic

appeal to ethos

a form of persuasion that involves shared values and/or trust in the speaker

rebuttal

response to the opposition / counterargument

call to action

words that urge the audience to take an immediate action, such as "Write Now," "Call Now," or "Click Here"

deference

respect; consideration

rhetorical question

a question asked for effect with no answer expected.

claim

an assertion or idea, usually supported by evidence

evidence

facts and information that support the claim