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| Ex: The car is green. Green is the predicate adjective. Follows a linking verb. |
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| Ex: Mrs. Jaspard is a teacher. Teacher is the predicate nominative. Follows a linking verb. Renames the subject. |
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| Technically anything not poetry/drama. Written in ordinary language and most closely resemble everyday speech. Opposite of verse/poetry. Essay writing. |
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| Duplication of any element of language. I.e. sound, word, phrase, clause, sentence, grammatical pattern. |
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| The principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively. The undue use of exaggeration or display. |
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| logical reasoning. Uses examples and details. |
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| plays on reader's emotions and interests. |
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| Four basic types of essays |
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| explains and analyzes information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion. |
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| to prove the validity of an idea, or point of view, by presenting sound reasoning that thoroughly convince the reader. |
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| a question that is asked merely for effect and does not expect a reply. |
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| bitter, caustic language that is meant to HURT OR RIDICULE someone or something. |
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