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20 Cards in this Set
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Rhetoric |
The art of using language effectively and persuasively |
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Eloquence |
The ability to speak vividly or persuasively |
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Coherent |
Logically connected |
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Didactic |
Intended to instruct |
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Emphasize |
To give special attention to something, to stress |
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Substantiated |
Supported with proof or endurance, verified |
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Ad hominem |
An attack on a person rather than on the opponents ideas |
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Alliteration |
Repition of initial constant sounds |
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Colloquial |
The use of slang in writing |
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Ellipsis |
A series of three periods at the end of a line |
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Euphemism |
More acceptable or plesant way of expressing an idea |
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Hyperbole |
An extreme exaggeration |
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Metonymy |
Representative term is used for a larger idea |
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Onomatopoeia |
Words that sound like the sound they represent |
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Asyndeton |
Omitting conjunctions between phrases, words or clauses |
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Polysyndeton |
Repition of more conjunctions than are gramatical necessary |
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Anachronism |
Use of historically inaccurate details |
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Epistrophe |
Word or phrase is repeated at the end of lines |
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Pathos |
An appeal to the emotions of a listeners |
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Ethos |
Demonstrates that the speaker is credible and trustworthy |
