Y11 EALD Vocab Set 1 (Words 1 - 30)

logic

• Rational principles guiding reasoning or argument structure.

• A method of solving mathematical equations.

• A type of computer programming language.

• A philosophical approach to ethics.

appeals

• Persuasive strategies (pathos, ethos, logos) in argumentation.

• Logical fallacies used in debates.

• Types of evidence in research papers.

• Methods of data collection in surveys.

invoke

• To call upon or reference (e.g., emotions, authority) deliberately.

• To ignore or dismiss something intentionally.

• To create or generate something spontaneously.

• To analyze or evaluate a situation critically.

credibility

• Trustworthiness of a speaker/writer or their sources.

• The ability to persuade an audience effectively.

• The use of emotional appeal in arguments.

• The clarity and coherence of a written text.

Rule of three

• A writing principle where trios create rhythm, emphasis, or memorability.

• A method of organizing information in a linear fashion.

• A technique for writing in a single sentence.

• A guideline for using three paragraphs in an essay.

argument

• A claim supported by evidence and reasoning.

• A statement that cannot be proven.

• An opinion based on personal beliefs.

• A question posed to elicit a response.

paraphrasing

• Restating text in one’s own words while retaining meaning.

• Copying text verbatim without changes.

• Summarizing the main ideas of a text.

• Translating text into another language.

persuasion

• A method of entertaining an audience

• Techniques used by a writer, speaker, or artist to convince an audience of a viewpoint.

• A form of artistic expression

• A strategy for analyzing data

rhetoric

• The art of effective communication, especially persuasion through language.

• A type of poetic expression used in literature.

• A method of scientific reasoning and analysis.

• A form of artistic performance in theater.

cliché

• Overused phrases or ideas lacking originality.

• A unique and original expression.

• A type of literary device used for emphasis.

• A popular trend in fashion or art.