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Jr. Eng.
Rhetorical Analysis Terms/RAT'S
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08/26/2005

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Thesis
Definition
The CENTRAL idea the writer is trying to persuade the reader to believe
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Assertion
Definition
A main argument that SUPPORTS the thesis
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Point of View
Definition
The PERSPECTIVE from which the author writes
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Anaphora
Definition
A device in which the same word or words are REPEATED at the beginning of two or more lines, clauses, or sentences
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Call to Action
Definition
An appeal, not merely to listen, but to ACT on what is being presented
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Authority
Definition
Subject matter EXPERT
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Anticipation
Definition
to PREDICT and use opposing arguments or a reader's reactions
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Anecdote
Definition
A short NARRATIVE/story, told to provide an example, an illustration, or a truth
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Concession
Definition
A slight yielding and acceptance that an OPPOSING argument is true, valid, or accurate
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Emotional Appeal (Pathos)
Definition
An argument that plays on the audience's SYMPATHY, fears or desires
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Logical Appeal (Logos)
Definition
An appeal to the INTELLECT using various forms of reasoning
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Parallelism
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A repetitive STRUCTURE in which ideas or parts of an idea are similarly developed or arranged
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Diction
Definition
WORD CHOICE, the use of specific words for a purpose
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Rhetorical Question
Definition
Question offered by writer or speaker for its rhetorical effect, NOT REQUIRING A REPLY
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Tone
Definition
Manner of expression in speaking or writing that conveys the ATTITUDE toward the subject or audience
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Connotation
Definition
The EMOTIONAL implications and ASSOCIATIONS that words carry
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Denotation
Definition
The literal, DICTIONARY-DEFINITION, meaning of a word
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Refutation/Rebuttal
Definition
To PROVE wrong by argument or evidence
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Ethical Appeal/Ethos
Definition
An appeal to the credibility or TRUSTWORTHINESS of the writer
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Syntax/narrative pace
Definition
Sentence STRUCTURE, the physical arrangement of words in a sentence
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Inductive Argument
Definition
Logical structure where SPECIFIC observations and experiences lead to GENERAL understandings
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Logical Marker
Definition
Transitional words

EX: However, But, Nevertheless, Consequently
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Language
Definition
All the words in a passage - considered as whole
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Deductive Arguement
Definition
Logical structure where general statements are followed and supported by specifics.
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Implied Thesis
Definition
The central idea of the writer is not stated directly.
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Polysyndeton
Definition
Repitition of conjunctures in a series of coordinate words, phrases, or clauses.
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Asyndeton
Definition
Lack of conjuntures between coordinate Phrases, clauses or words.
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Allusion
Definition
References to other people or works.
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Listing/Cataloguing
Definition
To record a series of phrases, ideas, or things.
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Affiliation
Definition
Authors stated or implied membership of an allegiance with a group.
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