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| 1. Reiteration (duplication) |
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| 1. In writing, the intentional balancing of construction with words or portions of words, phrases, or sentences |
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1. In rhetoric, the repetition of the same words or phrases at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses or sentences (a form of repetition and parallelism)
Ex: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." -Dickens
2. In grammar, the co reference of one expression with its antecedent (precursor). The antecedent provides the information necessary for the expression's interpretation.
Ex: *A woman* was eating in the café; *she* was sitting by the window. |
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1. In rhetoric, the repetition of the same words or phrases at the end of successive phrases, clauses or sentences (a form of repetition and parallelism); the counterpart to anaphora
(think "epi" as in "epilogue" |
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1. Exact opposite (converse)
2. In writing, the use of two terms in contrast
Ex: pretty ugly
3. In rhetoric, a stylistic device that is a form of parallelism where the writer juxtaposes sharply-contrasting ideas in balanced (or parallel) words, phrases, or grammatical sturcture
Ex: "To err is human; to forgive is divine." |
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1. In writing, a from of parallelism where items are similar in both grammatical structure and length—creating a beat, or rhythm, to the work
Ex: "Many are called but few are chosen." |
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| 1. In rhetoric, the use of details and examples (facts or stories) to clarify and expound on an idea |
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| 1. In writing, the use of the same beginning consonant on two or more words that are in close proximity; alliteration is also used with vowels |
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| 1. Indirect, casual mention that refers to another idea |
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| 1. Language that goes beyond the literal meaning; examples of figurative language are imagery, simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, and idioms |
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| 1. To liken one thing to another; to show relationship in similarity |
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| 1. A statement explaining, telling, illustrating, or expressing |
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| 1. In writing, a device or description creating a sensory image for the reader |
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1. Origin (cause, basis) [n]
2. In writing, anyone or anything supplying information [n]
3. To trace the origin [v] |
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| Primary source/direct source (n) |
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| 1. An original authoritative document or first-hand, eyewitness account |
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1. In writing, a reference to the source information in the work [n]
2. The act of quoting [v]
3. A formal award or letter of commendation |
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1. A general name for programs and sites that permit you to search other sites
2. A computer system that searches for and returns data from specific areas of the Internet; searches include the input of specific words, and data returned are called "hits" or "returns" |
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| 1. A program storing, retrieving, and managed information; online databases are available on the Internet; digital databases may be easily searched for a specific topic or content item |
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| 1. A list at the end of an article or paper that shows the referenced works, in alphabetical order by author's last name; the purpose of the bibliography is to show a reader the exact information needed to locate the source used in the written work |
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1. people watching, listening, or reading what you have to offer (viewers, spectators)
2. a prearranged meeting with an important person (meeting) |
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1. reason for, point for acting (principle, point)
2. to think through, intent to act (goal) |
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| 1. a short written work that deals with a specific topic; the topic can be addressed in a form that describes or analyzes; essays express a point of view (composition) |
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1. The placement of the very so that the subject is doing the acting
2. The opposite of passive voice
Ex: Marcus posted his response early in the week |
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1. The placement of words in a sentence where the subject is acted on by the verb, often using the forms of "to be"
2. The opposite of active voice
Ex: The response had been posted by Marcus early in the week |
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| 1. The act of writing in a way that leads the reader from one thought to another, with nothing missing, in stepwise progression |
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| 1. An acronym that stands for "Point, Evidence, Analysis" — a typical outlining device of the three parts of a paragraph: beginning, middle, and end |
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1. A change from one state to another (shift, evolution) [n]
2. A physical movement from one place or position to another [v]
3. In music, a modulation [n]
4. In theater or movies, the passage from one scene to another with music or sound effects [n] |
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1. Factual prose, as opposed to imaginative works
2. A group of works in the category of factual prose |
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1. Imaginative writing
2. A group of works in the category of imaginative writing |
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| 1. in writing, referring to a particular mental or emotional state |
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| 1. In writing, the author's specific writing style that encompasses his or her tendencies toward use of diction and syntax [n] |
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| 1. In rhetoric, an appeal through the author's character, ethics, and standing that gains respect |
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| Pathos/emotional appeal (n) |
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| 1. In rhetoric, an appeal through emotion, sympathies, and imagination, targeted at the audience's draw to such |
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| Logos/rational-logic appeal (n) |
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| 1. In rhetoric, an appeal through logic that relies on facts and statistics, clearly presenting ideas, and effectively arguing a point |
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| 1. In writing, referring to a form or character, based on the arrangement of words for clarity and meeting the piece's purpose [n] |
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1. A summary of research or scientific text, one paragraph in length, concisely stating the entire project; it is used to allow a reader to understand a written project at a glance [n]
2. An immaterial idea [n]
3. To take out [v]
4. Theoretical [adj]
5. Hard to understand [adj] |
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1. An organized written plan of a proposed written piece giving a general idea of the content and its order [n]
2. The outer edge [n]
3. To create an organized written plan of a proposed written piece [v]
4. To sketch around the edge [v] |
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1. The moment of introducing one person to another
2. In a written work, the first paragraph or section that brings the reader into your piece
3. In a book, the opening secrion the discussed the book's content and author, usually written by a noted authority or well-known individual endorsing the author and the work
4. In music, the opening portion or section before the main theme
5. In a field of study, an elementary presentation of the content |
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1. A curving piece made to hold an abject [n]
2. A rounded shape open on one end [n]
3. In writing, the first words or lines that grap the reader's attention, usually a startling statistic or fact, quote, story, or idea the is unusual—meant to keep the reader reading with interest [n]
4. In marketing, something the gets others' attention [n]
5. To make a move in a curved direction [v]
6. To pull in [v] |
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| Thesis/thesis statement (n) |
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1. In any nonfiction work, a single sentence reflecting the main idea or claim
2. Main idea, key idea, or vital assertion |
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1. End (close, finale)
2. Final decision or calculation
3. In writing, the final paragraph or portion that summarizes and challenges |
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1. In college writing, a document describing the major features of an argumentative paper, with the purpose of presenting the planned structure and argument of the paper
2. In a business venture, a document describing the benefits of the proposed work, for investors to evaluate, approve, and support the work |
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1. Summary or brief
2. In writing, a brief summary of the plot |
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