What is parallelism?
Using similar grammatical structures to express related ideas.
What is a periodic sentence?
A sentence where the main clause is at the end.
What is an independent clause?
A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.
What is a dependent clause?
A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence.
What is anaphora?
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
What is epistrophe?
The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
What is asyndeton?
The omission of conjunctions between clauses or phrases.
What is polysyndeton?
The use of many conjunctions in close succession.
What is a loose sentence?
A sentence where the main clause comes at the beginning.
What is a complex sentence?
A sentence containing an independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.
What is the Toulmin model of argumentation?
A structure including claim, data, warrant, backing, qualifier, and rebuttal.
What is inductive reasoning?
Drawing a general conclusion from specific examples or observations.
What is deductive reasoning?
Starting with a general statement and applying it to a specific case.
Describe the purpose of a claim.
A claim is the main argument or point that the writer is trying to make.
Describe the purpose of evidence in an argument.
Evidence supports the claim and provides reasons for the audience to accept it.
What is a warrant in argumentation?
A warrant is the underlying assumption that connects the claim and the evidence.
What is the purpose of backing in an argument?
Backing provides additional support for the warrant, making it more credible.
What is the role of a qualifier in an argument?
A qualifier limits the scope of the claim, making it more precise and defensible.
What is the purpose of a rebuttal in an argument?
A rebuttal addresses potential counterarguments and explains why they are not valid.
What is the purpose of a call to action in an argument?
A call to action urges the audience to take a specific action based on the argument.
What is concession and how is it used?
Acknowledging the validity of an opposing viewpoint to build credibility.
What is appeals to logos and how is it used?
Using logic, reasoning, and evidence to persuade an audience.
What is appeals to pathos and how is it used?
Using emotional appeals to persuade an audience.
What is appeals to ethos and how is it used?
Establishing credibility and trustworthiness to persuade an audience.
What is the rhetorical effect of using metaphors?
Metaphors create vivid imagery and can make abstract ideas more relatable.
What is the rhetorical effect of using imperative language?
Imperative language creates a sense of urgency or direct address to the audience.
What is the effect of using rhetorical questions?
Rhetorical questions engage the audience and prompt them to think critically about the topic.
What is the effect of using repetition?
Repetition emphasizes key ideas and reinforces the author's message.
What is the effect of using anecdotes?
Anecdotes make the argument more relatable and engaging for the audience.
What is the effect of using analogies?
Analogies clarify complex concepts by comparing them to familiar ideas.
