Unit Exam review 10th

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Author's Purpose

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The reason an author decides to write about a specific topic. It could be to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain their ideas to the reader.

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Claim

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A statement that asserts something to be true. It is a key point that an author wants to convey in their writing.

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Evidence

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The information, facts, or data supporting a claim or argument. It helps to prove or disprove something.

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Rhetorical Appeals

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Techniques used to persuade an audience by emphasizing what they find most important or compelling. The three main types are ethos, pathos, and logos.

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Ethos

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Pathos

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Logos

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Rhetorical Devices

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Techniques that an author or speaker uses to convey meaning with the goal of persuading the audience. Examples include antithesis, parallel structure, and tone shift.

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Antithesis

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Parallel Structure

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