Unit 2 Vocab (HE1)

Corrupt

dishonest, immoral, or fallen from an ideal

Denounce

to express disapproval of

Impending

happening soon

Incite

to cause or urge on violent, unpleasant actions or feelings

Lament

to express feelings of grief or great sadness

Manipulate

to control or influence someone to your advantage, often without them knowing it

Obstinate

stubborn or unwilling to change

Regime

a particular government or ruling power

Retribution

punishment or payback

Suppress

to hold back, stop, or put an end to

Allegory

a story that can be interpreted to represent a hidden truth (usually a moral or political one)

Allusion

a reference to something of historical, literary, or biblical significance

Rhetorical Appeals

three ways an author can persuade their audience

Rhetoric

the art of writing or speaking persuasively

Ethos

when a speaker establishes their credibility to speak on the subject in order to get their audience to trust them

Pathos

when a speaker tries to persuade their audience by getting them to feel a particular emotion

Logos

when a speaker uses reasoning, facts, and logic to persuade their audience