AP English Language: Rhetorical Analysis

What rhetorical appeal relies on the credibility, character, or authority of the speaker?

Ethos is the rhetorical appeal that establishes the speaker's reliability and ethical standing to persuade the audience.

Which rhetorical appeal targets the audience's emotions, values, or desires?

Pathos is the appeal to the audience's emotions, often using vivid imagery or moving anecdotes.

What is the term for the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses?

Anaphora is the deliberate repetition of the first part of a sentence to achieve an artistic or emphatic effect.

In the Toulmin model of argument, what is the 'claim'?

The claim is the main point, thesis, or position that the writer is attempting to prove.

What is hyperbole?

Hyperbole is a rhetorical device involving intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect.

What is the primary function of logos in an argument?

Logos uses reason, facts, statistics, and logical progression to support a claim.

Define 'antithesis' and provide its rhetorical effect.

Antithesis is the use of parallel structure to contrast two opposing ideas, creating a clear distinction and balance.

How does 'chiasmus' differ from simple parallelism?

Chiasmus is a rhetorical device where words or concepts are repeated in reverse grammatical order (ABBA structure).

What is the purpose of 'juxtaposition' in rhetorical analysis?

Juxtaposition places two dissimilar things side-by-side to highlight their differences or create a specific effect.

In an argument, what is a 'concession'?

A concession is an acknowledgment that an opposing argument may be true or reasonable, often followed by a refutation.