Unit 3 Vocabulary Part 1

Pathos appeals to emotions.

Antithesis and Equivalent are synonyms

Synonym for argument

Rhetorical devices reduce communication's effectiveness.

Repetition is not an effective rhetorical device.

Something that is comprehensive leaves out important details.

Having the same value; equal to or similar

Evidence includes direct quotes, facts, and statistics

A statement supported by evidence is an argument.

Repeating a grammatical pattern

To be creative; to introduce something new

Error in reasoning that undermines an argument

A concession acknowledges the merit in the other viewpoint.

Ethos, Pathos, and Logos are examples of

Ethos appeals to credibility or celebrity

Refutation; argument against the counterclaim

Incentives encourage people to do something.

Challenge to viewpoint; opposing statement

A shift is a change in mood, attitude, or point

A subordinate is the highest in rank or position.