AL Vocabulary 2

a manner of writing that mocks social conventions, actions, or attitudes with wit and humor

slanters are rhetorical devices used to present a subject in a biased way

emotional, ethical, and logical arguments used to persuade an audience

an argument that may sound convincing or true but is actually flawed.

the repetition of the same or similar vowel sounds within words

Primary audience

Tone is the atmosphere or predominant emotion in a literary work, the effect of words on the audience

the study of how writers and speakers use words to influence an audience

a biting or insightful kind of humor. It includes sharp comebacks, clever banter, and dry, one-line jokes

rhetoric is simply persuasive speaking

specific techniques used in writing or speaking to enhance effectiveness

an admission in an argument that the opposing side has valid claims

the quality of being trusted or believed

direct characterization means telling readers who your characters are