English II Prep

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Logos

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

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Pathos

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

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Ethos

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A rhetorical appeal to credibility or character, establishing trustworthiness in the speaker or writer.

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Kairos

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A rhetorical appeal to the opportune moment, emphasizing the importance of timing in persuasion.

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Claim

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A statement or assertion that is open to challenge and requires support through evidence.

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Evidence

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Facts, statistics, or examples used to support a claim or argument.

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Argument

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

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Counterargument

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An argument that opposes the main argument, often used to strengthen the original argument by addressing potential objections.

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Persuasive Writing

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A form of writing that aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view or argument.

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Thesis Statement

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A concise summary of the main point or claim of a paper, usually one sentence.