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One of the devices of repetition in which the same expression is repeated at the beginning of two or more lines, clauses, or sentences.
What is Anaphora
100
The inversion of the usual, normal, or logical order of the parts of a sentence.
What is Anastrophe
100
Urges people to take action or promotes change.
What is Call to action
100
A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses and at least one subordinate clause
What is Compound complex sentence
100
Placing two ideas side by side or close together. Sometimes the two ideas are completely different
What is Juxtapose
200
Technique that ridicules both people and societal institutions, using iron wit, and exaggeration.
What is Satire
200
A sentence that is complete but is neither compound nor complex
What is Simple Sentence
200
The implied personality the author chooses to adopt.
What is Voice
200
Formula that consists of three parts that presents an argument logically.
What is Syllogism
200
Designating qualities or characteristics apart from specific objects or events
What is abstract
300
Closely linked to the tone of the piece, but can also be the underlying feeling behind the tone.
What is Attitude
300
The word in which a pronoun infers too.
What is Antecedent
300
Technique for pointing out similarities and differences
What is compare/contrast
300
The exact meaning of a word, independent of its emotional coloration or associations
What is Denotation
300
Emotional implications that words may carry.
What is Connotation
400
Narrative in which character, action, and setting represent abstract concepts apart from the literal meaning of a story
What is Allegory
400
Characterized by strongly contrasting words, clauses, or ideas.
What is Antithesis
400
Choice of words that are important to the works effectiveness
What is diction
400
Extreme exaggeration used without the intent of literal persuasion.
What is Hyperbole
400
Attack against the character of a person instead of an issue.
What is Ad Hominem
500
Self contradictory combination of words or smaller verbal units.
What is Oxymoron
500
Use of words by their sound suggest their meaning.
What is Onomatopoeia
500
Use of an irrelevant point to divert attention from the real issue.
What is Red Herring
500
Asked solely to produce an effect not to elicit a reply
What is Rhetorical Question
500
Introduction of irrelevant evidence to support a clam.
What is Non Sequitur
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