English 3 Midterm Study Guide

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What is the meaning of the Greek or Latin root: Petr?

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Stone or rock

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Define Pathos. How is it used to persuade an audience?

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Pathos is a rhetorical device that appeals to the audience's emotions.

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Define Ethos. What role does it play in rhetoric?

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Ethos is the appeal to credibility; it plays a role in establishing the speaker's authority and trustworthiness.

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What is the significance of Chief Tecumseh's Speech?

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It was a call for Native American unity and resistance against American expansion.

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Define the Greek or Latin root: Sci.

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Knowledge

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What is the meaning of the Greek or Latin root: Aqua?

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Water

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Define Logos. How is it used in persuasive writing?

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Logos is a rhetorical device that appeals to logic and reason.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of the essay.

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What is the meaning of the Greek or Latin root: Chron?

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Time

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Define Rhetoric. Why is it important in communication?

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Rhetoric is the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing.