Rhetorical Appeals

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What is Loaded Language?

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Connotative wording that attempts to influence the reader/listener.

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What is the definition of Denotative?

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Literal meaning of a word or phrase (the dictionary definition).

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What are Appeals in rhetoric?

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Something an author uses to make the subject interesting to the reader and to grab the reader’s attention.

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What is Pathos?

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Appeal to the emotions of the audience.

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What is Ethos?

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Appeal to the credibility/trustworthiness of the speaker.

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What is Logos?

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Appeal to logic and reason.

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What is the purpose of Rhetorical Appeals?

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To persuade the audience by appealing to their emotions, logic, or credibility.

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What is an example of Loaded Language?

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Describing a politician as 'a ruthless dictator' instead of 'a leader'.

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How does Pathos function in an argument?

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It evokes emotional responses from the audience to persuade them.

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What role does Ethos play in persuasive writing?

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It establishes the author's credibility and trustworthiness.