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15 Cards in this Set
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Antithesis |
The presentation of two contrasting images. The ideas are balanced by word, phrase, clause, or paragraphs |
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Repetition |
Word or phrase used two of more times in close proximity |
Anaphora- at beginning of phrases Epistrophe- at end of phrases |
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Parallelism |
The technique of arranging words, phrases, clauses, or larger structures by placing them side by side and making them similar in form |
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Argumentation |
Writing that attempts to prove the validity of a point of view or am idea by presenting reasoned arguments; persuasive writing is a form of argumentation |
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Narration |
The telling of a story in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama; one of the four modes of discourse |
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Exposition |
Writing that informs; one of the four modes of discourse |
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Connotation |
Implied or suggested meaning of a word because of its association in the reader’s mind |
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Denotation |
Literal meaning of a word as defined |
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Inference |
A conclusion one can draw from the presented details |
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Rhetorical question |
One that does not expect an explicit answer. It is used to pose an idea to be considered by the speaker or audience |
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Hypophera |
Posing a question for the purpose of answering it directly |
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Inversion |
Reversing the customary (subject, then verb, then compliment) order of elements in a sentence or phrase |
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Periodic Sentence |
A sentence that, by leaving the completion of its main clause to the end, produces an effect of suspense |
In spite of heavy snow, the soccer game continued |
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Qualification |
Modification, limitation, or restriction |
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Mood |
Similar to tone, the primary emotional attitude of the work. Mood is from readers discretion |
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