Unit 2 Test English Vocab Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What are the four major rhetorical appeals identified by Aristotle?

Credibility, Emotion, Evidence, Quality

Logos, Pathos, Ethos, Kairos (correct)

Quantitative, Qualitative, Explicit, Implicit

Hook, Background, Conclusion, Counterclaim

What is the main goal of an Aristotelian argument?

To win

What does a Rogerian argument aim to achieve?

Establish a middle ground

What are the key components of a Toulmin argument?

Claim, reason, warrant, backing, grounds Signup and view all the answers

What is a proposal?

A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion Signup and view all the answers

What is a hypothesis?

A supposition or proposed explanation based on limited evidence Signup and view all the answers

What does evidence indicate?

Whether a belief or proposition is true or valid Signup and view all the answers

What does 'quantitative' relate to?

Measurement of quantity Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qualitative' relate to?

The quality of something Signup and view all the answers

Implicit means clearly stated or shown.

False Signup and view all the answers

Explicit is the opposite of implicit.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is connotation?

All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests Signup and view all the answers

What is denotation?

The literal meaning of a word Signup and view all the answers

What is a claim?

The main argument that an author wants to prove Signup and view all the answers

What are grounds in an argument?

Evidence and facts that support the claim Signup and view all the answers

What does a warrant do in an argument?

Links the grounds to the claim Signup and view all the answers

What is a qualifier?

Indicates that a claim may not be true in all circumstances Signup and view all the answers

What is a rebuttal?

An acknowledgment of another valid view of the situation Signup and view all the answers

What is backing in an argument?

Additional support for the warrant Signup and view all the answers

What is ethos?

An appeal to credibility Signup and view all the answers

What is pathos?

An appeal to emotion Signup and view all the answers

What is logos?

An appeal to logic Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aristotelian (Classical) Argument

Comprised of ethos (credibility), logos (logic), pathos (emotion), and Kairos (timing).
Consists of five components: hook, background, claim, counterclaim/rebuttal, conclusion.
Aims to win the argument, asserting the speaker's correctness.

Rogerian (Invitational) Argument

Focuses on establishing middle ground between opposing viewpoints.
Seeks compromise and acknowledges positive aspects of each argument.
Viewed as more dialectic, encouraging conversation for mutually satisfactory solutions.
Enhances understanding of complex relations in arguments.

Toulmin Argument

Described by Stephen Toulmin in 'The Uses of Argument' (1958).
Integrates key components: claim, reason, warrant, backing, and grounds.
Begins with three main parts: claim, grounds, and warrant.

Proposal

A suggestion or plan presented for consideration and discussion.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation based on limited evidence, serving as a starting point for investigation.

Evidence

Refers to the body of facts or info indicating whether a belief or proposition is valid.

Quantitative

Relates to measurements by quantity rather than quality.

Qualitative

Pertains to assessments based on quality over quantity.

Implicit

Implied or understood without being explicitly stated; can be unquestioned and contained.

Explicit

Clearly stated or shown; direct in expression.

Connotation

The range of meanings, emotions, or associations suggested by a word.

Denotation

The literal or dictionary definition of a word.

Claim

An assertion that the author intends to prove; represents the main argument.

Grounds

Evidence and facts supporting the claim.

Warrant

The link between the grounds and the claim, either implied or explicitly stated.

Qualifier

Indicates that a claim may not hold true in all scenarios; uses terms like "presumably" and "many."

Rebuttal

Acknowledgment of another valid perspective regarding the situation.

Backing

Additional support for the warrant, often providing specific examples.

Ethos

Appeal to credibility; established through professional sources, specific language, and ethical presentation.

Pathos

Emotional appeal; aims to evoke and strengthen existing feelings within the audience through storytelling and vivid imagery.

Logos

Logical appeal; employs practicality and hard evidence through data and clear, logical argumentation.

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Prepare for your English vocabulary tests with these flashcards on Aristotelian arguments. This quiz covers key concepts including rhetorical appeals and the structure of classical arguments. Master the components to enhance your argumentative skills and achieve success in your studies.