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Rhetoric Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Thesis Statement | often the last sentence that summarizes the essay |
| Logos | Appeal to the logic of the message |
| Pathos | Appeal to the emotions of the audience |
| Ethos | Appeal to the ethics/credibility of the speaker |
| Rhetorical Situation | The specific context, set of circumstances and environment shape now a message is created, delivered by the |
| Rhetorical Triangle | The elements that make up effective, persuasive communication pathos, logos, and ethos |
| Aristotle | Greek philosopher who delve |
| Rhetoric | The art of persuasive communication |