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AP LANG VOCAB 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric | The art of effective or persuasive communication, whether in speaking or writing, often employing various strategies and techniques to influence an audience. |
| Context | The circumstances, background, or setting surrounding a particular event, situation, or piece of writing, which help to clarify its meaning and significance. |
| Exigence | The issue, problem, or situation that prompts someone to write or speak; it is the reason for the creation of a rhetorical work. |
| Occasion | The specific time, place, and circumstances in which a rhetorical act occurs, including factors that may influence its content and approach. |
| Purpose | The intended goal or objective behind a rhetorical act; what the speaker or writer aims to achieve, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express an idea. |
| Rhetorical Triangle | A model that illustrates the three essential components of effective persuasion (Ethos, Pathos, Logos). |
| Message | The central idea or information that the speaker or writer wishes to convey to the audience. |
| Subject | The main topic or theme being discussed, analyzed, or described in a piece of writing or speech. |
| Ethos | A rhetorical appeal that establishes the credibility, authority, or trustworthiness of the speaker or writer, aiming to persuade the audience based on the speaker's character. |
| Pathos | A rhetorical appeal that seeks to evoke emotions in the audience, aiming to persuade by affecting their feelings. |
| Logos | A rhetorical appeal that uses logic, reason, and evidence to persuade the audience, relying on factual information and rational argumentation. |
| Counterargument | An opposing viewpoint or argument presented in response to the main argument, which is acknowledged and addressed to strengthen the original position. |
| Style | The distinctive way in which a writer or speaker expresses ideas, encompassing choices in diction, syntax, tone, and figurative language that contribute to the overall effect. |
| Diction | The selection and use of words and phrases in speech or writing, which can influence the tone and clarity of the communication. |
| Formal Diction | A style of language characterized by adherence to standard grammar and usage, sophisticated vocabulary, and a lack of colloquial expressions, typically used in professional or academic contexts. |
| Informal Diction | A style of language that is more casual and conversational, often incorporating slang, contractions, and colloquial expressions. |
| Denotation | The literal, dictionary definition of a word, without any additional emotional or associative meanings. |
| Connotations | The range of secondary or associated meanings and emotional implications that a word carries beyond its literal definition. |
| Modifiers | Words, phrases, or clauses that provide description or detail to other words in a sentence, typically adjectives or adverbs, enhancing the meaning or clarity. |
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Peter Whitehead
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