Rhetorical Concepts

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Ethos

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A rhetorical appeal to ethics, character, or credibility of the speaker.

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Pathos

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A rhetorical appeal to emotion, aiming to persuade an audience by eliciting an emotional response.

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Logos

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A rhetorical appeal to logic and reason, using facts and evidence to support an argument.

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Argument

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A set of reasons or evidence in support of a conclusion.

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Central Idea

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The main point or underlying message of a text or speech.

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Rhetorical Question

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A question asked for effect or to make a point rather than to get an answer.

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Thesis Statement

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A concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay or research paper, usually one sentence long.

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Counterargument

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An argument made to oppose another argument, providing a different perspective or evidence.

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Persuasive Essay

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A type of essay that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or take a specific action.

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Logical Fallacy

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An error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.