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Emotional Appeal (pathos) |
Writers may appeal to fear, anger or joy to sway their readers. They may also add climax or excitement. This technique is strongly connected to the essay's mood. |
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Ethical Appeal (ethos) |
Writer creates a sense of him or |
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Logical Appeal |
Using logic, numbers, facts, data, |
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Rhetorical Question |
Sometimes a writer will ask a question to which no answer is required. The writer implies that the answer is obvious; the reader has no choice but to agree |
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Repetition/Parallelism |
Repetition, when used |
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Figurative Language |
This tool is not limited to poets. Essay writers often use figures of speech (personification, hyperbole, irony) or comparisons (simile, metaphor, analogies) for desired emphasis. |
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Testimonial |
A writer may mention an important event or quote a person in an essay to lend importance or credibility to his/her argument. (Use of a celebrity or public figure) |
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Bandwagon |
Persuade people to do something |
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Word Choice |
Is a person "slim" or "skinny"? Is |
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Rebuttal |
Anticipating and challenging a |