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11268276517ToneAttitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character0
11268276518SatireA literary style used to make fun of or ridicule an idea or human vice or weakness1
11268276519Author's PurposeThe reason the author has for writing (to inform, persuade, entertain, teach, etc.)2
11268276520AudienceThe reader of the text; who the text is for3
11268276521SubjectIn rhetoric, the topic addressed in a piece of writing4
11268276522Author's StyleHow the author conveys the meaning, tone, subject, and purpose through literary devices5
11268276523AP ExamThe test you will take in May to determine if you will receive college credit for this course6
11268276524JuxtapositionPlacement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts7
11268276525SarcasmInvolves bitter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridicule someone or something.8
11268276526InflammatoryCausing excitement or anger9
11268276527Somberdark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit10
11268276528JovialCheerful and friendly11
11268276529JudgmentalAuthoritative and often critical12
11268276530PatronizingCondescending, having a superior manner, treating as an inferior13
11268276531PatrioticInspired by love and devotion to one's country14
11268276532Reviseto make changes to an original work15
11268276533EditTo correct or modify writing for publication16

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