Question 1

The full context of a text (writer, audience, purpose, exigence)

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Rhetorical Situation

Question 2

The problem or situation that motivates the writing

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Exigence

Question 3

The intended reader or listener

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Audience

Question 4

The author's goal (to persuade, inform, etc.)

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Purpose

Question 5

The circumstances surrounding the text

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Context

Question 6

The main argument or position

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Claim

Question 7

The central claim that organizes the essay

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Thesis

Question 8

Support used to prove a claim

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Evidence

Question 9

Explanation of how evidence proves the claim

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Reasoning

Question 10

The logical progression of ideas

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Line of Reasoning

Question 11

The author's attitude toward the subject

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Tone

Question 12

Word choice and its effect

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Diction

Question 13

Sentence structure and arrangement

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Syntax

Question 14

Language that appeals to the senses

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Imagery

Question 15

Organization of ideas in a text

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Structure

Question 16

Credibility or trustworthiness

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Ethos

Question 17

Emotional appeal

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Pathos

Question 18

Logical reasoning

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Logos

Question 19

Repeating words/phrases for emphasis

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Repetition

Question 20

Highlighting differences to emphasize ideas

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Contrast

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