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12/16/2012

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anadiplosis
Definition
repetition of the last word of a preceding
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anaphora
Definition
repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or verses
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antimetabole
Definition
repetition of words in successive clauses, but in transposed grammatical order
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antithesis
Definition
rhetorical contrast of ideas by means of parallel arrangements of words, clauses, or sentences
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apposition
Definition
the act of placing together or bringing into proximity; juxtaposition
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asyndeton
Definition
The omission of conjunctions between clauses, often resulting in a hurried rhythm
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chiasmus
Definition
the figure of speech in which two or more clauses are related to each other through a reversal of structures in order to make a larger point
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climax
Definition
the point of highest tension or drama or when the action starts in which the solution is given
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ellipsis
Definition
the omission from a clause of one or more words that would otherwise be required by the remaining elements
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epanalepsis
Definition
a figure of speech defined by the repetition of the initial word (or words) of a clause or sentence at the end of that same clause or sentence
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epistrophe
Definition
the repetition of the same word or words at the end of successive phrases, clauses or sentences
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hyperbole
Definition
the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech
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isocolon
Definition
figure of speech in which parallelism is reinforced by members that are of the same length
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parallelism
Definition
similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses
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parenthesis
Definition
an explanatory or qualifying word, clause, or sentence inserted into a passage with which it doesn't necessarily have any grammatical connection
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polyptoton
Definition
the stylistic scheme in which words derived from the same root are repeated
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polysyndeton
Definition
a sentence style that employs many conjunctions
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rhetorical question
Definition
a figure of speech in the form of a question that is asked in order to make a point and without the expectation of a reply
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declarative
Definition
functional; A sentence in the form of a statement
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interrogative
Definition
functional; a sentence that asks a question
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imperative
Definition
functional; a sentence that gives advice or instructions or that expresses a request or command
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exclamatory
Definition
functional; a sentence that expresses strong feelings by making an exclamation.
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simple
Definition
grammatical; a sentence structure that contains one independent clause and no dependent clauses
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compound
Definition
grammatical; a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses
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complex
Definition
grammatical; a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause
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ompound-complex
Definition
grammatical; a sentence with at least two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses
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periodic
Definition
rhetorical; a sentence in which the main clause or its predicate is withheld until the end
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cumulative
Definition
rhetorical; an independent clause followed by a series of subordinate constructions that gather details about a person, place, event, or idea
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dependent clause
Definition
A group of words that has both a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a sentence
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independent clause
Definition
A group of words made up of a subject and a predicate.
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analysis
Definition
the process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts to gain a better understanding of it
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summary
Definition
presenting the substance in a condensed form
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Steps of Analysis
Definition
1. Find the author's PAPA
2. Answer the prompt
3. Chunk by tonal shifts,purposes, etc.
4. Pick out rhetorical strategies in all sections
5. Relate everything back to authors argument or purpose.
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diction
Definition
choice of words especially with regard to correctness, clearness, or effectiveness
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syntax
Definition
the study of the rules that govern the ways words combine to form phrases, clauses, and sentences
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imagery
Definition
the formation of mental images figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images collectively
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figurative language
Definition
language that contains or uses figures of speech
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stucture
Definition
framework of a work of literature
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tone
Definition
a literary technique that is a part of composition, which encompasses the attitudes toward the subject and toward the audience implied in a literary work
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defend
Definition
to support the author's claim or quote
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refute
Definition
to disprove the argument of the author
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qualify
Definition
to defend the claim of the author to an extent
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claim
Definition
to state to be true, especially when open to question
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evidence
Definition
everything that is used to reveal and determine the truth, and therefore is presumed to be true and related to a case
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warrant
Definition
interprets the evidence and how it supports the claim
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rhetorical triangle
Definition
*topic/ logos
*audience/ pathos
*speaker/ ethos
*inside is context
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underlining
Definition
titles of book, such as novels, scholarly books, periodicals, magazines and newspapers.
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quotation marks
Definition
titles of writing that do not fill their own book, such as poems, short stories and articles.
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capitalization
Definition
capitilize the name of people and businesses,seasons and holidays, etc.
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grammar
Definition
the set of structural rules that governs the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language
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punctuation
Definition
symbols that indicate the structure and organization of written language
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candid
Definition
characterized by openness and sincerity of expression
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enthusiastic
Definition
having or showing intense and eager enjoyment
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colloquial
Definition
characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing
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condemnatory
Definition
containing or imposing condemnation or censure
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outraged
Definition
arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in
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hysterical
Definition
deriving from or affected by uncontrolled extreme emotion
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consoling
Definition
comfort at a time of grief or disappointment
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supportive
Definition
providing encouragement or emotional help
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sympathetic
Definition
feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy
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sneering
Definition
a contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone
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condescending
Definition
acting in a way that betrays a feeling of patronizing superiority
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judgemental
Definition
a tendency to judge harshly
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