What does "capable" mean? (This is from vocab list #11)
able and prepared to do something
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What is symbolism?
When an author uses items, colors, characters, or places to stand for a deeper idea/meaning.
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"But even these are only the first fruits of a rich harvest, which will be reaped when new and wider fields are opened to us." How does the author use a metaphor to appeal to the reader's emotions?
To illustrate how much progress America has made regarding African American rights.
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What does logos appeal to? Why do authors use it in their writing?
Logos appeals to the audience's logic and reasoning. They use it to help the audience understand their perspective.
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What does "advancement" mean? (This is from vocab list #11)
Moving forward, improving
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What is antithesis? Describe it or give an example.
two contrasting or opposite ideas nearby to help the audience understand ideas (the darkness of slavery to the light of freedom)
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What is a reference to something well-know or famous?
allusion (sometimes allusion are made to the Bible, but they can be from anywhere)
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Describe abductive reasoning. (What does it mean? Or give an example.)
Best guess or prediction based on patterns that are observed. (studying, traffic, jury decisions)
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What is a metaphor? Why do authors use them?
a type of figurative language in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literal; calling something a new name
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What are logical fallacies? How do they affect a text?
A fallacy is an incorrect or misleading idea or argument. Fallacies weaken an argument.
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โIn the Deep South, Negro youth is offered only one-fifteenth of the educational opportunity of the average American child.โ How does the authorโs use of rhetorical appeals in this section achieve her purpose?
It uses logos to emphasize the lack of education to all Americans.
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What does ethos appeal to? Why do authors use it in their writing?
Ethos appeals to the audience's credibility and sense of trust. They want the audience to believe them and trust their ideas.