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| repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause |
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| repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses |
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| repetition of words, in successive clauses, in reverse grammatical order |
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-juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often used in parallel structure
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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 conjunctions between a series of related clauses |
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| (the "criss-cross") reversal of grammatical structures in successive phrases or clauses |
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| arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in an order of increasing importance |
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| deliberate omission of a word or words which are readily implied by the context |
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| repetition at the end of a clause of the word that occurred at the beginning of the clause |
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| repetition of the same word or group of words at the ends of successive clauses |
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| the use of exaggerated terms for the purpose of emphasis or heightened effect |
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| a scheme of parallel structure which occurs when the parallel elements are similar not only in grammatical structure but also in length |
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| similarity of structure in a pair or series of related word, phrases, or clauses |
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| insertion of some verbal unit in a position that interrupts the normal syntactical flow of the sentence |
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| repetition of words derived from the same root |
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| deliberate misuse of many conjunctions |
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| a question asked solely to produce an effect or to make an assertion and not to elicit a reply |
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| frank; outspoken; open and sincere |
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| full of or characterized by enthusiasm |
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| characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal |
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| serving to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of |
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| an act of wanton cruelty or violence; any gross violation of law or decency |
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| to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort |
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| providing sympathy or encouragement |
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| characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing |
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| to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt |
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| showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority |
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| involving the use or exercise of judgment |
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| two or more independent clauses |
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| one independent clause and one dependent clause |
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| two independent clauses and one dependent clause |
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| main idea (subject and verb) come at the end |
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| begins with main idea (subject and verb) |
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| speaker - subject - audience |
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| claim- evidence - warrant |
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