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| 6763010328 | adage | a proverb or wise saying commonly used (ex: Things are not always as they seem.) | 0 | |
| 6763010330 | alliteration | Wicked witch of the west went her own way. Sally sells seashells by the seashore. Technique | 1 | |
| 6763010331 | allusion | Reference to a commonly-known historical, cultural, religious, literary, or mythical person, place, event, or work of art, whereby the reader must make the connection within the current text. Ex: Douglass makes plentiful allusions to the bible in his narrative. | 2 | |
| 6763010332 | ambiguity | multiple meanings, either intentional or unintentional, of a word, phrase, passage or sentence; can lead reader toward uncertainty of meaning | 3 | |
| 6763010333 | analogy | Strategy: Establishing a relationship based on similarities between two concepts or ideas; helps convey meaning of a new idea. Ex: Sex is like baseball (a problematic analogy) | 4 | |
| 6763010334 | anaphora | Technique: the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect; most commonly found in the Bible (O Lord,.for I am weak.O Lord, heal me. O Lord, have mercy on me.) | 5 | |
| 6763010335 | anecdote | Technique/strategy: short and interesting story or an amusing event often proposed to support or demonstrate some point and make readers and listeners laugh; Anecdotes can include an extensive range of tales and stories | 6 | |
| 6763010336 | antecedent | word, phrase, or clause that is replaced by a pronoun | 7 | |
| 6763010344 | audience | those to whom a piece of literary work is being presented | 8 | |
| 6763010346 | characterization | Actions, dialogue, and narrative description that reveal a sense of a character's personality to the reader. Remember STEAL (speech, thoughts, actions, looks) | 9 | |
| 6763010349 | colloquial | Describes ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing | 10 | |
| 6763010350 | concession | Strategy: An argumentative strategy by which a speaker or writer acknowledges the validity of an opponent's point. | 11 | |
| 6763010352 | connotation | Associations people make with words that go beyond the literal or dictionary definition. A technique/strategy is using words with strong connotations. | 12 | |
| 6763010353 | context | The parts before or after a word or statement that influence its meaning | 13 | |
| 6763010354 | counter argument | an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument. Including a counter argument is a technique that helps writers build logical arguments. | 14 | |
| 6763010356 | denotation | Dictionary definition of a word; literal meaning | 15 | |
| 6763010358 | detail | The facts revealed by the author or speaker that support the claim. Can be a strategy. | 16 | |
| 6763010359 | diction | A writer's or speaker's choice of words. Technique. | 17 | |
| 6763010360 | elegy | a mournful, melancholy, or plaintive poem, especially a funeral song or a lament for the dead. | 18 | |
| 6763010361 | ellipsis | in a sentence, the omission of a word or words replaced by three periods ... | 19 | |
| 6763010364 | euphemism | From the Greek for "good speech," euphemisms are a more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept - POLITICALLY CORRECT. Technique. | 20 | |
| 6763010367 | genre | A category of artistic composition, as in music or literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. | 21 | |
| 6763010369 | hyperbole | A figure of speech using deliberate exaggeration or overstatement. (The literal Greek meaning is "overshoot.") Hyperboles often have a comic effect; however, a serious effect is also possible. Often, hyperbole produces irony. Technique. | 22 | |
| 6763010370 | imagery | use of words and phrases to create "mental images" for the reader; helps the reader visualize more realistically the author's writings through the usage of metaphors, allusions, descriptive words and similes. Technique | 23 | |
| 6763010374 | juxtaposition | placing an idea next to its opposite to emphasize contrast and comparison. Technique | 24 | |
| 6763010377 | metaphor | A figurative comparison of two unlike things without using the word like or as. Technique. | 25 | |
| 6763010379 | mood | Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader; using specific diction, description, setting, and characterization to create the atmosphere. Technique. | 26 | |
| 6763010380 | motif | A recurring theme, subject or idea | 27 | |
| 6763010384 | occasion | the time and place a speech is given or a piece is written | 28 | |
| 6763010387 | oxymoron | A figure of speech consisting of two apparently contradictory terms; The richest literary oxymora(paradoxes) seem to reveal a deeper truth through their contradictions. Ex: "without laws, we can have no freedom." Shakespeare's Julius Caesar also makes use of a famous oxymoron: "Cowards die many times before their deaths" Technique. | 29 | |
| 6763010390 | paradox | A statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth. Technique. | 30 | |
| 6763010391 | parallelism | Repetition of the same pattern of words or phrases within a sentence or passage to show that two or more ideas have the same level of importance. Technique. | 31 | |
| 6763010392 | parody | Technique - A humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing | 32 | |
| 6763010397 | personification | Technique/type of figurative langauge where author presents or describes concepts, animals, or inanimate objects by endowing them with human attributes or emotions. | 33 | |
| 6763010402 | purpose | One's intention or objective in a speech or piece of writing. In rhetoric, the purposes are the persuade, to inform, and to entertain. | 34 | |
| 6763010403 | refutation | The part of an argument wherein a speaker or writer anticipates and counters opposing points of view. Strategy/technique. | 35 | |
| 6763010404 | repetition | Repeated use of sounds, words, or ideas for effect and emphasis. Strategy/technique. | 36 | |
| 6763010405 | rhetoric | From the Greek for "orator," this term describes the principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively. | 37 | |
| 6763010407 | rhetorical question | A question whose answer is assumed; a rhetorical question is designed to force the reader to respond in a predetermined manner and to propel an argument emotionally. It's a rhetorical technique. | 38 | |
| 6763010410 | simile | A comparison of two things using like or as. It's a technique. | 39 | |
| 6763010415 | syntax | Language rules that govern how words can be combined to form meaningful phrases and sentences | 40 | |
| 6763010417 | tone | A rhetorical strategy/technique in which the writer's attitude toward his or her subject matter revealed through diction, figurative language, and organization on the sentence and global levels. | 41 | |
| 6763036299 | clause | A grammatical unit that contains a noun and a verb | 42 | |
| 6763060641 | independent clause | An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate and makes sense by itself. Ex: Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz. | 43 | |
| 6763100057 | dependent/subordinate clause | A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought. A dependent clause cannot be a sentence. Often a dependent clause is marked by a dependent marker word. Ex: "When Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his chemistry quiz . . . This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand on its own. | 44 | |
| 6763180531 | Ethos | The artistic appeal which reveals a speaker to be (or appear to be) credible, reputable, trustworthy, ethical, authoritative, competent, reliable, and similar thereby thereby engendering respect for the speaker and her/his views. How to talk about it: Through the use of _____, the author builds her/his credibility/expertise. These includes: Credentials Background Publication Characterizing themselves as sincere, fair-minded, knowledgeable, and relatable Conceding to the opposition when appropriate Appropriate vocabulary Effective/correct grammar Professional format Expertise | 45 | |
| 6763194612 | Pathos | Words/phrases/sentences that activate the audience's emotions in regard to the speaker's claim/argument. May include: emotionally loaded diction, vivid descriptions, emotional examples, anecdotes, testimonies, figurative language, humor, sarcasm, disappointment... How to talk about it: The author's description of _____ evokes _____ emotion and works as a persuasive appeal to pathos. | 46 | |
| 6763283908 | Logos | Logical evidence to prove an argument; reasoning a speaker uses. Evokes a rational response in the audience. Theories, scientific facts, definitions, literal and historical analogies, factual ideas and statistics, quotations, citations from experts, informed opinions. How to talk about it: "The author appeals to logos by defining relevant terms and then supports the claim with numerous citations from authorities." | 47 | |
| 6763355982 | Narrative | A rhetorical strategy/ method of development in which a story is told to enlighten readers or explain something to them | 48 | |
| 6763377617 | Description | A rhetorical strategy/method of development that helps readers understand through evidence of their sentences - sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste | 49 | |
| 6763385309 | Example | A rhetorical strategy/ method of development used in order to explain a subject with instances that show readers its nature or character | 50 | |
| 6763398694 | Comparison and Contrast | A rhetorical strategy/ method of development used in order to explain or evaluate a subject by helping the audience see the similarities and differences between it and another subject | 51 | |
| 6763410088 | Process Analysis | A rhetorical strategy/ method of development used to inform readers how to do something or how something works -- how a sequence of actions leads to a particular result. | 52 | |
| 6763432192 | Analysis | A rhetorical strategy/ method of development used to explain a conclusion about your subject by showing readers the subject's parts of elements | 53 | |
| 6763446905 | Classification | A rhetorical strategy/ method of development used to explain a conclusion about your subject by showing readers the subject's parts of elements | 54 | |
| 6763496471 | Cause and Effect | A rhetorical strategy/ method of development used to tell the reasons for or consequences of your subject, explains "why?" or "what if?" | 55 | |
| 6763506645 | Definition | A rhetorical strategy/ method of development used to show readers the meaning of a subject--its boundaries and distinctions from other subjects. | 56 | |
| 6763522846 | PEEPS | An acronym that reminds you to consider the reasons and significance of an argument: Practical - is it practical? Ethical -is it ethical? Will ir result in a more just/unjust society? For whom? Economic-Will there be economic benefits or losses now or at a later date? Psychological/physical - Will it cause psychological or physical harm? Will it cause psychological or physical benefits? Sociological - Will it contribute to how people interact or relate to each other? How? | 57 | |
| 6763581748 | Quantitative Data and Statistics | Both can be used as rhetorical techniques. Quantitative data is information about quantities; that is, information that can be measured and written down with numbers. Statistics reveal patterns based on quantitative data. Both often appeal to logos because they provide evidence. | 58 | |
| 6763658641 | Command and Conquer | A strategy to use in rhetorical analysis that helps you focus on the task. 1. Command: Analyze the rhetorical strategies Kelley uses to convey her message about child labor to her audience. 2. Conquer: What is her message about child labor? To inform: Sympathetic men and women that it is a torturous tragedy that can and should be stopped. To Persuade sympathetic men and women to advocate for voting rights that will help enact more stringent laws for the sake of the children 3. Find six pieces of SHORT evidence that supports the conquer. | 59 | |
| 6763723583 | Figurative Language | Any language that is not literal, including similes, metaphors, personifications, alliteration etc. It is a strategy/technique. | 60 | |
| 6763855133 | Rhetorical Situation | A situation, including an exigence, a speaker, a text, an audience, and a setting/context in which rhetoric has the potential to persuade others. | 61 |
