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13 Cards in this Set
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Tone |
the general character or attitude of a writing piece |
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Wit |
using words and phrases in a quick and inventive way that creates humor |
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Syntax |
the arrangement of words and phrases to compose a piece |
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Thesis |
statement or theory that is put forward to maintain and prove |
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Theme |
the subject of a piece of writing |
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Transition |
a passage in writing that smoothly connects two ideas |
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Understatement |
presenting something smaller, worse than it is or not important |
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litote |
employs an understatement by using double negatives or, in other words, positive statement is expressed by negating its opposite expressions. |
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meosis |
intentionally understates something or implies that it is lesser in significance or size than it really is. |
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Personification |
giving non-living objects qualities of a living thing |
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ethos |
Author appeals to sympathy/empathy, spirit or culture |
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logos |
Author appeals to logic and reasoning |
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pathos |
Author appeals to emotion |
