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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Rhetoric | The art of speaking or writing effectively. |
| Diction | Choice of words, especially regarding correctness, clarity, or effectiveness. The diction should match the purpose or audience. |
| 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. |
| Audience | To whom is reading, viewing, or speech is directed and intended. |
| Claim | To state something as true; can either be factual or a judgement. |
| Ethos | The speaker of writer appeals to the audience's trust by establishing his/her credibility or trustworthiness as a writer or speaker. |
| Pathos | The speaker or writer appeals to the audience's emotions; it makes them feel something that convinces them. |
| Logos | The speaker or writer appeals to the audience's logic by constructing a well-reasoned argument. |