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29 Cards in this Set
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The sentence that gives a command.
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imperative
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The sentence that makes a statement.
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declarative
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The sentence that asks a question.
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interrogative
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The sentence that provides emphasis or expresses strong emotion.
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exclamatory
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How long is a telegraphic sentence?
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shorter than 5 words in length
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How long is a short sentence?
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5-12 words
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How long is a medium sentence?
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13-25
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How long is a long and involved sentence?
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26+ words
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What does a simple sentence contain?
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one independent clause
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The phrases or clauses balance each other by virtue of their likeness or structure, meaning, or length.
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balanced
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Uses mainly words with one syllable.
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monosyllabic
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Uses mainly words with two or more syllables.
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polysyllabic
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a poetic and rhetorical device in which normally unassociated ideas, words, or phrases are placed next to one another, often creating an effect of surprised and wit.
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juxtaposition
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refers to a grammatical or structural similarity between sentences or parts of a sentence. It involves an arrangement of words, phrases, sentences, and paragraphs so that elements of equal importance are equally developed and similarly phrased.
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parallel structure
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a device in which words, sounds, and ideas are used more than once to enhance rhythm and to create emphasis.
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repetition
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a question that requires no answer. It is used to draw attention to a point and is generally stronger than a direct statement.
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rhetorical question
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involves constructing a sentence so the predicate comes before the subject
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inverted syntax
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pleasant sounding
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euphonious
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harsh sounding
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cacophonous
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"Start" in line 13 of Cassius' speech means:
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call forth
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Cassius' tone at the beginning of his speech is:
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bitter
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Why does Cassius mention Brutus in his speech?
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to appeal to Brutus' noble ancestry
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"Age" in line 16 of Cassius' speech means:
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present time
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"Brutus is an honorable man" in Antony's speech evolves from:
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sincere to ironic
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Predominant tone of Antony's speech:
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sarcastic
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Shakespeare employs litotes in line 30 of Antony's speech to:
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Achieve a weak positive
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Brutus' suicide accomplishes all...except:
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It pacifies Caesars ghost
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"I Kill'd not thee with half so good a will"
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still questions his motives
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Brutus' suicide indicates:
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Suicide is preferable to the shame of being captured.
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