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Rhetoric Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Audience | To whom a reading, viewing, or speech is directed and intended |
| Rhetoric | the art of speaking or writing effectively |
| Diction | choice of words especially regarding correctness, clearness, or effectiveness |
| Syntax | the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences. |
| Tone | expresses the author's attitude toward the subject. It can evoke any number of emotions and perspectives in the audience. |
| Claim | To state something as true; can either be factual or a judgment |
| Ethos (ethical appeal) | The speaker or writer appeals to the audience’s trust by establishing his/her credibility or trustworthiness as a writer or speaker |
| Pathos (emotional appeal) | The speaker or writer appeals to the audience’s emotions; it makes them feel something that convinces them |
| Logos (logical appeal) | The speaker or writer appeals to the audience’s logic by constructing a well-reasoned argument |