The repetition of words/phrases in similar syntax (or word order) to emphasize the equality between words, subjects, and ideas.

specific selection and arrangement of sentences in a text

A contrast of ideas presented in parallel grammatical structure.

a rhetorical strategy used to influence an audience

appeal that helps establish a writer's credibility by building rapport and earning the trust of an audience.

sub-claim that justifies and validates an argument's claim.

an appeal to audience's sense of reasoning or logic

An emotional appeal in an argument that attempts to move an audience toward a specific action or belief.

A syntactical device that a writer uses to compel the audience to pause and reflect rather than respond with a literal answer.

A rhetorical strategy in which a writer uses a word, phrase, sentence, or other element multiple times for effect/emphasis.

A rhetorical purpose that asks the audience to think or act in a specific way.

outcome that results when all of the reasons justify a claim within an argument.

audience's trust in the writer's authority, honesty, and perspective.

Information, details, and/or data used to support a reason within an argument.

Information that directly supports the reasons and claims of an argument.

The presentation of evidence or examples side by side to emphasize similarities or differences, often in the context of ideas or values.

The inclusion of enough relevant information and data to support a line of reasoning.

Evidence that is representative of a population or issue.

verifiable information or data that can be confirmed by other credible sources.

sequence of reasons that work together to support the unifying idea and perspective of a writer's argument.

organizational strategy that moves from specific observations to broad generalizations.

organizational strategy that begins with a broad generalization and moves to specific observations.

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AP Lang Vocab Unit 2

Term	Definition
parallel structure	The repetition of words/phrases in similar syntax (or word order) to emphasize the equality between words, subjects, and ideas.
syntax	specific selection and arrangement of sentences in a text
antithesis	A contrast of ideas presented in parallel grammatical structure.
audience	people who read or hear a text
appeal	a rhetorical strategy used to influence an audience
ethos	appeal that helps establish a writer's credibility by building rapport and earning the trust of an audience.
reason	sub-claim that justifies and validates an argument's claim.
logos	an appeal to audience's sense of reasoning or logic
pathos	An emotional appeal in an argument that attempts to move an audience toward a specific action or belief.
rhetorical question	A syntactical device that a writer uses to compel the audience to pause and reflect rather than respond with a literal answer.
repetition	A rhetorical strategy in which a writer uses a word, phrase, sentence, or other element multiple times for effect/emphasis.
persuasion	A rhetorical purpose that asks the audience to think or act in a specific way.
validity	outcome that results when all of the reasons justify a claim within an argument.
credibility	audience's trust in the writer's authority, honesty, and perspective.
evidence	Information, details, and/or data used to support a reason within an argument.
relevant evidence	Information that directly supports the reasons and claims of an argument.
juxatposition	The presentation of evidence or examples side by side to emphasize similarities or differences, often in the context of ideas or values.
sufficient evidence	The inclusion of enough relevant information and data to support a line of reasoning.
typical evidence	Evidence that is representative of a population or issue.
accurate evidence	verifiable information or data that can be confirmed by other credible sources.
line of reasoning	sequence of reasons that work together to support the unifying idea and perspective of a writer's argument.
inductive reasoning	organizational strategy that moves from specific observations to broad generalizations.
deductive reasoning	organizational strategy that begins with a broad generalization and moves to specific observations.

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