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20 Cards in this Set
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Ethos
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The way an author establishes credibility.
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Pathos
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The way the author appeals to the audience's emotions
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Logos
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The way the author appeals to the audience's sense of logic
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Exigency
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A need or sense of urgency for an argument; the need for that particular argument at that particular point in time
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Context
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Circumstances surrounding an act or event; words form the discourse that surround a word or passage to help a word or passage's meaning
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Purpose
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Aim, goal, intention of the author and/or text
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Style
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A way of speaking and/or writing
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Discourse
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Converstaion; formal or extended thoughts/arguments about a particular subject
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Abstract
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Leaves a lot of thinking room; it is usually theoretical and allows for many different interpretations
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Colloquial
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Informal use of language; closely related to slang
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Visual learner
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Prefer to read the manual or learn from pictures, charts, or graphs
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Auditory learner
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Prefer to be told how the new process or equipment works
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Kinesthetic learner
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Prefer to be shown how the process or piece of equipment works and then be given an opportunity to try each step during the training session
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Linear learner
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Prefer information that provides them with specific details, clearly defined steps, words, numbers, and logical arguments
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Global learner
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Prefer information in the form of pictures, charts, diagrams, and colorful visual stimuli
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Interactive learner
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Learns best by interacting with others, getting personally involved with the subject matter, and bringing high energy to group activities or projects
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Reflective learner
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Learns best in an environment that allows them to process information on their own, in their own way, at their own pace, and in their own space.
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Short-term memory
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A temporary storage center that is very limited in thime and capacity. (up to seven items at one time)
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Long-term memory
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An enormous storage system that permanently "files away" learned information
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Schemas
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Consist of large concepts or framworks in which other related ideas, facts, and details are attached.
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