Classical Rhetoric Flashcard

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What is the purpose of the introduction in an argumentative essay?

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To capture the audience's interest and establish the writer's point of view

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What is the purpose of the narration section in an argumentative essay?

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To establish the context and background information for the argument

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What is the purpose of the confirmation section in an argumentative essay?

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To present evidence supporting the thesis

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Why is the refutation and concession section important in an argumentative essay?

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To anticipate and address potential opposition and objections

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What is the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?

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To provide a sense of closure and reinforce the importance of the thesis.

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Which section of classical rhetoric is responsible for presenting the main argument and supporting evidence?

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Confirmatio

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What is the purpose of the partitio section in classical rhetoric?

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To forecast the argumentative points

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Which section of classical rhetoric is responsible for addressing and refuting opposing points?

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Refutatio

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What is the purpose of the peroratio section in classical rhetoric?

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To conclude the essay with a sense of closure and reinforce the importance of the thesis.

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What is the main function of the recapitulate in the peroratio section?

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To summarize the main points of the essay