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7859476759MetaphorImplies similarity between dissimilar things.0
7859476760MoodImpression made on the feelings of the reader.1
7859477122NarrationAn account of events as they happen.2
7859478635OxymoronA figure of speech where the author groups apparently contradictory terms to suggest a paradox.3
7859478636PacingThe speed at which a piece moves along. Can be affected by syntax.4
7859483937ParadoxA statement that appears to self-contradictory.5
7859490951ParallelismThe principle of coherent writing requiring that coordinating element be given the same grammatical.6
7859492675ParodyA work that imitates the style or content of another with the idea of comedic effect.7
7859492676PersonificationAttributing human qualitities to objects, abstractions, or animals8
7859494100Point of ViewPerspective of the writing.9
7859495686RhetoricThe art of using persuasive language.10
7859495687Rhetorical ModesThe flexible term to describe the variety, the conversations, and the purposes area as follows, 1)Exposition: to explain and analyze information by presenting an idea or evidence. 2)Argumentation: to prove a validity of an idea. 3)Description: to recreate. 4)Narration: to tell a story.11
7859497187SimileA figure of speech that implies a similarity between things otherwise dissimilar.12
7859499174SlantingThe characteristic of selecting facts, words, or emphasis to achieve a preconceived intent.13
7859499175StyleThe way that a writer writes. Shows individuality.14

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