TONE - Positive or Neutral Attitude toward Subject or Audience
TONE - Negative Attitude toward Subject or Audience
Rhetorical Device Beg. of Alphbt. - E
Rhetorical Device H - End of Alphbt.
Patterns of Development
100
having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
What is zealous
100
Expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, or insulting
What is indignant
100
A comparison of two seemingly unlike things for several lines or throughout a piece
What is extended metaphor
100
Similarity of structure in a pair or series of related phrases, clauses or sentences
What is parallelism
100
Evidence of this pattern of development might include imagery and other detailed language meant to paint a picture in the reader's mind.
What is description.
200
Inclined to long for or desire the past
What is nostalgic
200
betrays a feeling of patronizing superiority
What is condescending
200
Making an indirect reference to a person, place, historical event, or work of literature
What is allusion
200
An exaggerated statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally
What is hyperbole
200
This pattern of development might be used by the author to emphasize the impact of one event, decision, circumstance etc. This POD could serve an author's purpose in arguing that nothing happens in isolation.
What is cause and effect.
300
Feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by deep respect tinged with awe
What is reverent
300
tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome. Causing, involving, or characterized by controversy or disputation.
What is contentious
300
A concise statement containing a pithy observation that contains a general truth, sometimes on a serious subject
What is aphorism
300
Any humorous or satirical imitation, as of a person, an event, or a serious piece of literature.
What is parody
300
When the author relies on the structures of fiction within a non-fiction piece of writing.
What is narration.
400
Keeping oneself in the background and minimizing one’s own actions; modest
What is self-effacing
400
Irritated or annoyed
What is vexed
400
Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences, or lines
What is anaphora
400
Used to highlight the distinctions and the contrasts of two elements by placing them close together in a given context
What is juxtaposition
400
This pattern of development might involve the author relying on a "laundry list" of evidence in order to develop his or her argument.
What is exemplification.
500
Expressive of or appealing to tender emotions and feelings, such as those of love, pity, or nostalgia.
What is sentimental
500
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
What is austere
500
The depiction of a person or thing in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect
What is caricature
500
Used to urge the audience in an encouraging manner to take some course of conduct or action
What is hortatory language
500
With this pattern of development, the author relies on establishing difference between people, ideas, or other subject matter by considering how to categorize them.