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| insertion of some verbal unit in a position that interrupts the normal syntactical flow of the sentences |
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| deliberate use of many conjunctions |
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| Repetition of words, in successive clauses, in reverse gramtical order. |
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| Repetition at the end of a clause of the word that occured at the beginning of the clause. |
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| repetition of a word or expression at the end of successive phrases, clauses, sentences, or verses especially for rhetorical or poetic effect |
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Repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row. |
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| Placing side by side two coordinate elements, the second of which serves as an explanation or modification of the first. |
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| Deliberate omission of a word or words which are readily implied by the context |
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| a scheme of parallel structure that occurs when the parallel elements are similar not only in grammatical structure but also in length |
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| Commas used (with no conjunction) to separate a series of words. The parts are emphasized equally when the conjunction is omitted; in addition, the use of commas with no intervening conjunction speeds up the flow of the sentence. |
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| repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following |
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| repetion of words derived from the same root |
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| the presentation of two contrasting images. The ideas are balanced by word, phrase, clause, or paragraphs. |
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| the reversal of grammatical structures in succesive phrases or clauses |
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| consists of arranging words, clauses, or sentences in the order of increasing importance |
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| deliberately exaggerates conditions for emphasis or effect. |
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| recurrent syntactical similarity |
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| one that does not expect an explicit answer. It is used to pose an idea to be considered by the speaker or audience. |
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functional: declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory.
Grammatical: simple, compound, complex, compound-complex.
Rhetorical: periodic, cumulative |
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Dependent: a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought.
Independent: a group of words that contains a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought |
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Analysis
Analysis vs Summary |
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Analysis: the separating of any material or abstract entity into itsconstituent elements.
Summary: a comprehensive and usually brief abstract, recapitulation, orcompendium of previously stated facts or statements.
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1. Brainstorm
2. Pre-write
3. Write a thesis
4. Write rough draft
5. Revise
6. Write final draft
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Diction: refer to themeans and the manner of expressing ideas. Diction usuallyimplies a high level of usage; it refers chiefly to the choice ofwords, their arrangement, and the force, accuracy, and distinctionwith which they are used
Syntax: the study of the rules for the formation of grammaticalsentences in a language
Imagery: the formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses ofthings, or of such images collectively
Figurative Language: of the nature of or involving a figure of speech, especially ametaphor; metaphorical and not literal
Structure: anything composed of parts arranged together in some way;an organization.
Tone: a particular quality, way of sounding, modulation, orintonation of the voice as expressive of some meaning,feeling |
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Argumentation
defend, refute, or qualify |
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Defend: to maintain by argument
Refute: to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.
Qualify: to provide with proper or necessary skills, knowledge,credentials |
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Claim: an assertion of something as a fact
Evidence: that which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief
Warrant: authorization, sanction, or justification. |
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| The rhetorical traingle consists of a connection between logos (logic), ethos (ethics), and pathos (emotions). |
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Conventions
underlining vs. quotation marks |
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| Underline titles that are longer works, put quotation marks around titles that are generally shorter. |
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| Capitalization, grammar, & punctuation |
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Capitalize: The beginning of a sentence, a name, a place, or something which is one of a kind.
Grammar: Write in Common Standard English (CSE)
Punctuation: at the end of sentences, at new clauses, quotes, abbreviations. |
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| Frank; outspoken; open and sincere |
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| absorbing or controlling possession of the mind by anyinterest or pursuit |
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