ELA Final Study guide

ethos

the writer's attempt to establish credibility and trustworthiness with the reader, often by appealing to their sense of morality and shared values

pathos

It involves using language and imagery to evoke a specific emotional response in the reader, such as sympathy, anger, or fear

logos

It involves using facts, statistics, evidence, and clear reasoning to persuade the reader or audience

repetition

a device where words, phrases, or ideas are intentionally repeated for a specific effect, such as emphasis, rhythm, or memorability

primary conflict

The main struggle between opposing forces in a literary work, which drives the narrative forward and creates tension

conflict

A struggle between opposing forces that drive the plot in a story

detail

A specific piece of information or description that contributes to the overall understanding and development of a narrative