counterargument
an opinion offered in opposition to another position
deductive
relating to reasoning from the general to the particular
didactic
instructive, especially excessively
ethos
a rhetorical appeal that relies on the character or credibility of the speaker
euphemism
an inoffensive expression substituted for an offensive one
exemplify
clarify by giving an illustration of
exposition
an account that sets forth the intent of a story
fallacy
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
implication
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
inductive
proceeding from particular facts to a general conclusion
invective
abusive language used to express blame or censure
inversion
the reversal of the normal order of words
juxtaposition
the act of positioning close together
logos
a rhetorical appeal to the audience's reason or rationality
pathos
a style that has the power to evoke feelings
rebuttal
the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary argument
repetition
the continued use of the same word or word pattern
rhetoric
using language effectively to please or persuade
straw man
a weak or sham argument set up to be easily refuted
synthesis
the combination of ideas into a complex whole