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11th Grade
12/15/2011

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anadiplosis
Definition
repetition of the last of one clause at the beginning of following clauses
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anadiplosis
Definition
repetition of the last of one clause at the beginning of following clauses
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anaphora
Definition
The repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginnings of successive clauses.

This device produces a strong emotional effect, especially in speech. It also establishes a marked change in rhythm.
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antimetabole
Definition
repetion of words, in successive clauses, in reverse grammatical order.
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antithesis
Definition
the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often used in parallel structures.

the contrast may be in words or in ideas, or both.

When used well, antithesis is very effective, even witty
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apposition
Definition
placing side by side two coordinate elements, the second of which serves as an explanation or modification of the first.

In grammar, this is the appositive or noun cluster
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asyndeton
Definition
deliberate ommision of conjunctions between a series of related clauses.

THe effect of this device is to produce a hurried rythm in the sentence.
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chiasmus
Definition
(the criss-cross) reversal of grammatical structures in successive phrases or clauses.
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climax
Definition
arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in an ordeer of increasing importance.
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ellipsis
Definition
deliberate omission of a word or words which are readily implied by the context.
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epanalepsis
Definition
repetition at the end of a clause of the word that occured at the beginning of the clause
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epistrophe
Definition
repetition of the same word or group of words at the ends of successive clauses.
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hyperbole
Definition
exaggeration to create emphasis or effect
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isocolon
Definition
a scheme of parallel structures which occurs when the parallel elements are similar not only in grammatical structure but also in length.
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parallelism
Definition
similarity of structure ina pair or series of related word, phrases, or clauses.
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parenthesis
Definition
insertion of some verbal unit in a position that interrups the normal syntactical flow of the sentences.
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polyptoton
Definition
repetition of words derived from the same root
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rhetorical question
Definition
figure of speech in the form of a question posed for its persuasive effect without the expectation of a reply.
Term
syntax: functional
Definition
declaritive, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory
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syntax: grammatical
Definition
simple, compound, complex, compound-complex
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syntax: rhetorical
Definition
periodic and cumulative
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syntax: clauses
Definition
dependent and independent
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Analysis
Definition
analysis VS summary: make it sound mature and not formulaic
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Analysis Steps
Definition
mature writing style with out summarization
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Analysis: Retorical choices
Definition
diction, syntax, imagery, figurative language, structure, tone
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Arguementation
Definition
defend, refute, or qualify
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Arguement terminology
Definition
claim, evidence, warrant
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Arguemnetation how?
Definition
rgetorical triangle
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Conventions
Definition
Undrelining ve quotation marks+ for quotes
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Conventions
Definition
capitilazation, grammar, punctuation
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Candid
Definition
marked by honest sincere expression
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polysyndeton
Definition
deliberate use of many conjunctions.

The effect of polysyndeton is to slow down the rhtthm of the sentence.
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enthusiastic
Definition
filled with or marked by enthusiasm
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colloquial
Definition
used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation; also : unacceptably informal
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condemnatory
Definition
to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation
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outraged
Definition
to violate the standards or principles
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hyterical
Definition
extermelely funny
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consoling
Definition
to alleviate the grief, sense of loss, or trouble of
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supportive
Definition
to promote the interests or cause of
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sympathetic
Definition
marked by kindly or pleased appreciation
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sneering
Definition
to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt
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condescending
Definition
showing or characterized by a patronizing or superior attitude toward others
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judgemental
Definition
characterized by a tendency to judge harshly
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