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Vocabulary 3/16

English vocab for 3/16 quiz

QuestionAnswer
comparison between 2 things to show how they are alike analogy
opposing or contrasting statements accentuated by their parallel structure antithesis
a statement made by a writer for consideration as true assertion
to argue against/to prove wrong, based on evidence challenge/refute/dispute
inference by reasoning from the general to the specific deduction
to take a stand in support of something defend
convincing the audience of your credibility ethos
support for an author's claim evidence
a statement which may appear to be an argument, but it is not logical and could be misleading fallacy
reasoning that involves making a generalization based on numerous facts induction
convincing your audience based on reasoning logos
convincing your audience based on emotion pathos
the opinion of the writer; the stance he/she takes on an issue position
to alter or modify according to available evidence (sometimes, many, most, often, few, etc.) qualify
final opposition to an assertion; refute rebuttal
using spoken or written communication to persuade; also used as a broad term for non-fiction rhetoric
an act of bending the knee or touching it to the ground in reverence or worship genuflections
talking without sincerity or thought glib
rhythmitic flow cadence
treacherous; deceitful insidious
to fake feign
impromtu; done with little or no planning or preparation extemporaneous
having mixed feelings about something ambivalent
to bewilder or confuse bemuse
to annoy exasperate
fiery; heated; satanic sulphurous
Created by: lizzyliz714
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