AP Lang rhetorical choices verbs flashcards

What is ethos?

Ethos refers to an author's credibility or trustworthiness.

Define logos.

Logos appeals to logic and reason, using facts and evidence.

What does pathos mean?

Pathos is the emotional appeal to persuade an audience.

True or false: Rhetorical questions enhance engagement.

True, because they provoke thought and encourage reflection.

Difference between 'analyze' and 'evaluate'

Analyze breaks down content; evaluate assesses its effectiveness.

Fill in the blank: To _____ means to make an argument stronger.

bolster

What does 'demonstrate' imply?

To demonstrate means to show clearly through examples.

Define 'assert'.

To assert is to state confidently or forcefully.

Explain 'counter'.

Counter argues against an opposing viewpoint.

What is 'juxtapose'?

Juxtapose means to place two elements side by side for comparison.

True or false: 'Delineate' means to portray in detail.

True, because it involves outlining or describing precisely.

Difference between 'persuade' and 'convince'.

Persuade implies influencing someone’s thoughts; convince is about belief.

What does 'refute' mean?

To refute is to disprove or counter an argument.

Fill in the blank: 'To _____ is to clarify a point.'

elucidate

What does 'synthesize' refer to?

Synthesize means to combine different ideas into a coherent whole.

Define 'articulate'.

To articulate is to express an idea clearly and effectively.

True or false: 'Substantiate' means to provide support or evidence.

True, because it involves backing up claims.

Fill in the blank: To _____ is to challenge a claim.

question

What does 'amplify' mean in rhetoric?

To amplify means to expand on an idea or assertion.

Define 'advocate'.

To advocate is to support or argue for a specific cause.

Difference between 'interpret' and 'translate'.

Interpret involves explaining meaning; translate changes language.

What is 'refine' in writing?

To refine means to improve clarity and effectiveness.

Define 'illustrate'.

To illustrate is to explain or make clear by using examples.

True or false: 'Correlate' means to establish a connection.

True, because it involves showing relationship between variables.

Fill in the blank: To _____ is to address a misconception.

clarify