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Rhetorical Modes |
Patterns of organization developed to achieve a specific purpose. |
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Rhetorical Question |
Differs from hypophora in that it is not answered by the writer because it's answer is obvious or obviously desired, and usually just a yes or no answer would suffice. Used for effect, emphasis, or provocation. |
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Sarcasm |
From the Greek meaning "to read flesh," involves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something. |
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Satire |
A work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and conventions for reform or ridicule. Seen as a style of writing rather than a purpose for writing. |
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Scheme |
A pattern of words or sentence construction used for rhetorical effect. |
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Sentence patterns |
The arrangement of independent and dependent clauses into known sentence constructions. |
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Sentence variety |
Using a variety of sentence patterns to create a desired effect. |
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Simile |
A figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to compare two things. |
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Simple Sentence |
A statement containing a subject and predicate; an independent clause. |
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Source |
A book, article, person, or other resource consulted for information. |
