Unit 1B: Extending Freedom's Reach (ELA 10)

The non-fiction portion of the unit.

Rhetoric

The art of persuasion through writing or speaking. It involves various techniques to convince or influence an audience.

Ethos

Appeals to credibility or character. It relies on the authority and trustworthiness of the speaker or writer.

Pathos

Appeals to emotion. It seeks to elicit an emotional response from the audience.

Logos

Appeals to logic and reason. It uses facts, statistics, and logical arguments to persuade.

Parallelism

The repetition of similar grammatical structures to create rhythm and emphasize a point.

Anaphora

The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

Repetition

Repeating words or phrases to emphasize a point or theme.

Charged Language

Words with strong emotional implications that sway the audience's feelings.

Juxtaposition

Placing contrasting ideas or elements close together to highlight differences or create an effect.

Author's Purpose

The reason why the author writes a text. This could be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.

Text Structure

The organization of a text. Common structures include chronological, cause and effect, problem and solution, or compare and contrast.

Informational Text

Writing that provides factual information and is typically used to inform or educate the reader.

Supporting Evidence

Information or data that helps to support the main idea or argument of a text.

Key Details

Specific pieces of information that are important to understanding the central idea or argument of a text.

Central Idea

The main point or primary focus of a text, which ties together all the key details and supporting evidence.

Title

The name of a work, which often reflects its content, theme, or tone.

Lead/Introduction

The opening section of a text that introduces the topic and grabs the reader's attention.

Body

The main part of a text where the author develops their argument or narrative, presenting key details and supporting evidence.

Conclusion

The final section of a text that summarizes the main points and provides closure.