The repetition of 'we fight' in the following:
We fight for our friends. We fight for our neighbors. We fight for freedom.
What is anaphora?
100
The pattern of development in this paragraph: “Looking back on a childhood filled with events and memories, I find it rather difficult to pick on that leaves me with the fabled “warm and fuzzy feelings.” As the daughter of an Air Force Major, I had the pleasure of traveling across America in many moving trips. I have visited the monstrous trees of the Sequoia National Forest, stood on the edge of the Grand Canyon and have jumped on the beds at Caesar’s Palace in Lake Tahoe. However, I have discovered that when reflecting on my childhood, it is not the trips that come to mind, instead there are details from everyday doings; a deck of cards, a silver bank or an ice cream flavor."
What is narration?
100
A deliberate distraction from the issue at hand; an attempt to 'change the subject' and, in effect, change the argument.
What is a red herring?
100
A matter of fact tone, devoid of emotion and realistic, as Jonathan Swift's tone in "A Modest Proposal."
What is pragmatic? (All acceptable answers will be taken.)
200
a slow run
What is oxymoron?
200
The repetition of 'us' in the following:
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny compared to what lies within us.
What is epistrophe?
200
The pattern of development of this paragraph:
My most valuable possession is an old, slightly warped blond guitar--the first instrument I taught myself how to play. It's nothing fancy, just a Madeira folk guitar, all scuffed and scratched and finger-printed. At the top is a bramble of copper-wound strings, each one hooked through the eye of a silver tuning key. The strings are stretched down a long, slim neck, its frets tarnished, the wood worn by years of fingers pressing chords and picking notes. The body of the Madeira is shaped like an enormous yellow pear, one that was slightly damaged in shipping.
What is description?
200
A type of deductive reasoning that is composed of three distinct parts: a major premise, a minor premise, and the conclusion to which these lead. This type of reasoning is used as definitive proof of the generalization.
What is a syllogism?
200
Angry at an injustice, as James Baldwin exhibits in "A Talk to Teachers"
What is indignant?
300
Greek for 'to tear the flesh', as one figuratively does with the phrase, "Way to go, Einstein."
What is sarcasm?
300
He arrived; he ate; he choked; he died.
What is asyndeton / What is parataxis? (either is acceptable)
300
The pattern of development predominant in this paragraph:
To be a citizen is to be human. To be a citizen is to be selfless. To be a citizen is to be tolerant. Citizenship requires the individual to control their most basic instincts in adherence to a set of social norms which allow and foster the security and freedom of civilization. While many creatures participate in social behavior, only humans have achieved civilization. From the ancient Mayans to the present day nations of the world, humans form societies where structure fosters the greater good and diminishes the most selfish and base human motivations.
What is definition?
300
The link between the result and its catalyst, often a necessary point to make in proving an argument. However, misunderstanding this link, or purposefully misrepresenting this link, results in a post-hoc fallacy.
What is causal relationship?
300
An excessively sad or mournful tone, as Fredrick Douglass exhibits as he describes the spirituals that slaves sing.
What is lugubrious? (All accepted answers taken.)
400
He who is last shall be first; he who loses himself shall find himself.
What is paradox?
400
The grammatical arrangement in this sentence: It is boring to eat; to sleep is fulfilling.
What is chiasmus?
400
The pattern of development in these paragraphs by Ernest Hemingway:
But there are lots of dopes that will counteract the pests. The simplest perhaps is oil of citronella. Two bits’ worth of this purchased at any pharmacist’s will be enough to last for two weeks in the worst fly and mosquito-ridden country.
Rub a little on the back of your neck, your forehead and your wrists before you start fishing, and the blacks and skeeters will shun you. The odor of citronella is not offensive to people. It smells like gun oil. But the bugs do hate it.
Oil of pennyroyal and eucalyptol are also much hated by mosquitoes, and with citronella they form the basis for many proprietary preparations. But it is cheaper and better to buy the straight citronella. Put a little on the mosquito netting that covers the front of your pup tent or canoe tent at night, and you won’t be bothered.
What is process analysis?
400
A form of reasoning used for support, not proof, drawing a conclusion from specific examples, as in this instance: If someone at my last double-fudge cookie, and my brother Sam loves fudge, it is likely that Sam at my cookie.
What is inductive reasoning?
400
A tone that suggests more importance than it deserves, often using pompous language.
What is pretentious?
500
Katrina saved her money and her sanity by staying at home on Black Friday.
What is zeugma?
500
The schemes used in this sentence: Charlie poked and he prodded and he wheedled and he whined and he moaned and he moped. (You must identify at least three.)
What are polysyndeton, freight-train, parataxis, parallelism, alliteration
500
The nine patterns of development that a writer uses to suit his or her purposes.
What are narration, description, exemplification, process analysis, definition, cause and effect, comparison and contrast, classification, and argument
500
The logical fallacy being used in this example: "Is the locavore movement truly beneficial for our environment, or is it just a fad incited by crazy tree-huggers?"
What is ad hominem?
500
The tone expressed in the following sentences:
"This was the last fish we were ever to see Paul catch. My father and I talked about this moment several times later, and whatever our other feelings, we always felt it fitting that, when we saw him catch his last fish, we never saw the fish but only the artistry of the fisherman."
a. colloquial and remorseful
b. accepting and wistful
c. detached and clinical
d. anxious and nostalgic
e. bitter and resentful