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15 Cards in this Set
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Cause/Effect
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the writer refers to why something happens and its consequence to illustrate an idea
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Classification
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the writer refers to the whole and then analyzes the parts to illustrate an idea
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Division/Analysis
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the writer refers to the whole and then analyzes the parts to illustrate an idea
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Contrast/Comparison
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the writer refers to the differences and similarities of a subject to illustrate an idea
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Definition
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the writer refers to the denotative or connotative meaning of a word to illustrate an idea
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Exemplification
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the writer refers to a sample, detail, perso, typical event in an effort to illustrate an idea
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Narration
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the writer tells or retells a sequence of events within a particular time frame to illustrate an idea
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Process Analysis
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the writer describes how to perform a task or explains how something works by breaking it down into chronologically ordered steps that lead to the goal to illustrate an idea
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Problem/Solution
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the writer addresses an issue, dilemma, or difficulty and seeks to resolve, answer, or unravel it
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Description
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the writer recreates a person, place, thing, or idea in ways that appeal to the senses to illustrate an idea
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Argument
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the writer expresses their own assertion, qualifies or opposes another's point of view, or convinces an audience to alter its own stand on an issue
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Rhetorical Devices
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writing tools and mechanisms that an author uses to develop a specific strategy
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Figurative Language
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the body of devices that enables the writer to operate on levels other than the literal one
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Rhetorical Techniques
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HOW the writer uses the above devices, when, where, how often
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Rhetorical Technique Examples
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Diction, Syntax, Tone and Attitude, Organization
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