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Define 'Audience Awareness'.
Understanding and adapting to audience's values, beliefs, needs, and background.
What is 'Purpose' in rhetoric?
The writer's goal: to persuade, inform, entertain, etc.
Define 'Thesis Statement'.
The main claim or argument of an essay, guiding the reader.
What are 'Appeals' in argument?
Logos, ethos, and pathos; methods to connect with the audience.
Define 'Strategic Evidence'.
Evidence used to clarify, illustrate, or amplify a point.
What is 'Relevance' in evidence?
Evidence directly supports the claim being made.
Define 'Credibility' of a source.
Trustworthiness and reliability of a source of information.
What is 'Sufficiency' of evidence?
Having enough evidence to adequately support the claim.
Define 'Logical Structure' in writing.
Organization of an essay for easy comprehension.
What is 'Line of Reasoning'?
Logical flow of an argument from point to point.
Explain 'Audience Analysis'.
Considering audience's background, beliefs, and values to tailor the message.
What is 'Tailoring an Argument'?
Using language, evidence, and appeals that resonate with the specific audience.
Explain 'Integrating Evidence'.
Using evidence to support the argument and strengthen reasoning.
Explain the use of 'Logos'.
Appealing to logic and reason using facts, statistics, and evidence.
Explain the use of 'Ethos'.
Establishing credibility and trustworthiness with the audience.
Explain the use of 'Pathos'.
Appealing to the audience's emotions to persuade them.
What is the strategy of exemplification?
Providing specific examples to illustrate and support a point.
What is the strategy of clarification?
Making an idea easier to understand through explanation.
What is the strategy of amplification?
Expanding on an idea to emphasize its importance.
What is the effect of setting a mood?
Creating a particular emotional atmosphere in the writing.
What is the key to a persuasive argument?
Connecting with the audience's emotions and values.
What makes an argument 'effective'?
Sufficient evidence of good quality to support the claim.
What is the role of evidence in argumentation?
To clarify, illustrate, set a mood, exemplify, or amplify a point.
What are the key elements of a strong argument?
A clear claim, relevant evidence, and logical reasoning.
How does purpose affect an argument?
Purpose shapes the approach, language, and evidence used.
What should a thesis statement do?
Present the main claim and provide a sense of direction.
What is the impact of a well-structured argument?
It is easy to follow and logically connects ideas.
How do transitional phrases help an argument?
They create a smooth flow and connect ideas.
What is the importance of relevance in evidence?
Ensures evidence directly supports the claim.
What is the importance of credibility in sources?
Ensures the evidence is trustworthy and reliable.