Denotation
dictionary definition of a word
Connotation
emotions & ideas attached to a word
Semantics
the study of the meaning of words
Archetype
symbol that transcends time & culture
Paradigm
the structural framework through which an individual views existence
Exigence
reason an argument is occuring
Syntactical Structure
shaping of physical organization of a sentence
Tropes
twisting ideas within a sentence
Motif
a repeated element in a work
Antithesis
built by contrasting any of the different parts of a statement1) second will redefine the first2) present two contradicting statements that are both true at the same time
Polysydeton
adding coordinators after every member in a list
Continuum
when something falls along a line of which on either end of the line are opposing ideas
Pragmatism
dealing with things realistically
Idealism
perfect form we strive for but is often unachievable and unmeasurable
Anaphora
the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
Purpose
PIE - Physical, Intellectual, Emotional
Types of Arguments
DEEPC - definition, ethics, evaluation, proposal, causation
Inductive Reasoning
specific --> general; something is sometimes/probably true
Deductive Reasoning
based on premise; if it agrees to a premise, it is always true
Premise
a subjective truth you live by OR an objective rule/law we follow
Warrants
GASCAP - generality (induction), analogy, sign, causal (correlative), authority, principle (deduction)
Syllogism
3 part deduction; major premise, minor premise, conclusion
Analogy
simple concept/situation that is relatable to an audience to help explain a more complex idea
Claim
controversial & debatable
Diction
a writer's word choice
Euphemism
to change the name of something to change the perception
Cliche
an overused expression
Platitiude
a cliche with moral implications
Bromide
a cliche that is uplifting in difficult situations
Introduction to a Synthesis Essay
context, exigence, issues
Types of Thesis in Synthesis
defend, challenge, qualify OR what issue is most important when deciding a question