College Prep Vocabulary

Which of these is not in Aristotle's Rhetorical Triangle?

The audience affects the speaker, and the speaker affects the audience.

The specific circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding the creation of the text

The chief claim that a writer makes in any argumentative piece of writing, usually stated in one sentence

A claim of fact argues that something is good or bad, right or wrong.

A claim of policy proposes a change.

To examine the pieces of something in order to explain or interpret

Potential vulnerabilities or weaknesses in an argument

The circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text

Understanding the context in which the text was created helps the audience

Any cultural product that can be "read" including essays, speeches, photographs, paintings, and cartoons

Using the available means of persuasion

A _________ states the argument's main idea or position. It must be arguable.

Which is not one of the rhetorical appeals?

Including a counterargument is a bad idea, because the audience might consider the opposing side.