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7110393691ToneAttitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character0
7110400272SatireA literary style used to make fun of or ridicule an idea or human vice or weakness1
7110401730Author's PurposeThe reason the author has for writing (to inform, persuade, entertain, teach, etc.)2
7110403128AudienceThe reader of the text; who the text is for3
7110403880SubjectIn rhetoric, the topic addressed in a piece of writing4
7110406628Author's StyleHow the author conveys the meaning, tone, subject, and purpose through literary devices5
7110410812AP ExamThe test you will take in May to determine if you will receive college credit for this course6
7110420472JuxtapositionPlacement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts7
7110423104SarcasmInvolves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something.8
7110424927InflammatoryCausing excitement or anger9
7110426696Somberdark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit10
7110427395JovialCheerful and friendly11
7110428725JudgmentalAuthoritative and often critical12
7110432292PatronizingCondescending, having a superior manner, treating as an inferior13
7110433032PatrioticInspired by love and devotion to one's country14
7110434847Reviseto make changes to an original work15
7110436492EditTo correct or modify writing for publication16

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