cuneiform correct answers A system of writing in which wedge-shaped symbols represented
words or syllables. It originated in Mesopotamia and was used initially for Sumerian and
Akkadian but later was adapted to represent other languages of western Asia.
phoenician coedics correct answers kept detailed records, alphabet
si loon correct answers created paper using pulp (similiar to modern day paper)
mesopotamia correct answers A region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers that developed
the first urban societies. In the Bronze Age this area included Sumer and the Akkadian,
Babylonian and Assyrian empires, In the Iron Age, it was ruled by the Neo-Assyrian and Neo-
Babylonian empires.
phoenicians correct answers A maritime people who spread their alphabet to others including the
Hebrews, Romans, and Greeks.
rhetoric correct answers the art of using language effectively and persuasively
circular reporting correct answers situation where a piece of information appears to come from
multiple independent sources, but in fact is coming from only one source.
forensic correct answers referring to legal proceedings or formal debate or rhetoric
Judicial Rhetoric correct answers rhetoric used to prove the justice or injustice of a past act
Epideictic correct answers Aristotle's name for demonstrative rhetoric, speech that deals with
values
,demonstrative rhetoric correct answers Persuasion that deals with values that bring a group
together. It usually focuses on matters in the present, and its chief topic is right versus wrong.
Most sermons- and too many political speeches- are demonstrative. (The other two forms of
rhetoric are deliberative and forensic.)
deliberative rhetoric correct answers the type of rhetoric used to argue what a society should do
in the future
symbouleutikon correct answers
thesis correct answers a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or
proved.
claim correct answers An assertion, usually supported by evidence
logos correct answers Appeal to logic
ethos correct answers Ethical appeal
pathos correct answers Appeal to emotion
subject correct answers who or what the sentence is about
limited subject correct answers tells the reader exactly on what, or whom the article focuses
general subject correct answers a topic that covers a broad subject and generally has a personal
interest
extended thesis correct answers
, observation thesis correct answers
explanation thesis correct answers explains new policies or rules
persuasive thesis correct answers *Give a reason to change an idea or attitude *
answer thesis correct answers responds to an inquiry or question
warning thesis correct answers spot potential problems before they happen
shared essence correct answers anyone can read or understand whether they agree or not, very
clear
strategic concession correct answers acknowledgment of some of the merits of a different view.
In some cases, this may mean accepting or incorporating some components of an authors'
argument, while rejecting other parts of it.
hypophora correct answers raising a question then proceeding to answer it
hook correct answers The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the
reader's attention
purpose correct answers the goal the speaker wants to achieve
Tone correct answers Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character
audience correct answers One's listener or readership; those to whom a speech or piece of writing
is addressed.