the art of speaking or writing effectively

choice of words especially regarding correctness, clearness, or effectiveness

the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences.

expresses the author's attitude toward the subject. It can evoke any number of emotions and perspectives in the audience.

To whom a reading, viewing, or speech is directed and intended.

To state something as true; can either be factual or a judgment

The speaker or writer appeals to the audience’s trust by establishing his/her credibility or trustworthiness as a writer or speaker

The speaker or writer appeals to the audience’s emotions; it makes them feel something that convinces them

The speaker or writer appeals to the audience’s logic by constructing a well-reasoned argument

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rhetorical terms

Term	Definition
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.
audience	To whom a reading, viewing, or speech is directed and intended.
claim	To state something as true; can either be factual or a judgment
ethos	The speaker or 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

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