R.3.4 - Rhetoric

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What is Rhetoric?

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The art or skill of speaking or writing formally and effectively, especially as a way to persuade or influence people.

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What does 'irony' mean?

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Something that happens in a way that is the opposite of what is expected.

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What is a 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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What is the primary goal of rhetoric?

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Persuasion.

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What are rhetorical appeals?

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Devices that writers use to make their arguments appeal to readers.

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What is logos in rhetoric?

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An appeal to logic and reason.

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What is pathos in rhetoric?

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An appeal to emotion.

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What is ethos in rhetoric?

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An appeal to credibility or character.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

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What is the difference between rhetoric and persuasive writing?

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Rhetoric is the broader art of effective communication, while persuasive writing specifically aims to convince the reader.