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4953066635Predicate adjectiveAn adjective , group of additives, or adjective clause that follows a linking verb.0
4953066636Predicate nominativeA noun, a group of nouns, or a noun clause ever names the subject.1
4953066637proseOne of the major divisions of genre, pros refers to the fiction and nonfiction, including all its forms.2
4953066638RepetitionThe duplication, either exact or approximate, of any element of language, such as sound, word phrase ,clause sentence, or grammatical pattern.3
4953066639rhetoricFrom the Greek for "orator" this term describes the principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively.4
4953066640Rhetorical appealThe persuasive device by which a writer try to sway the audiences attention and response to any given work.5
4953066641LogosEmployees logical reasoning, combining a clear idea with well thought out an approximate examples and details.6
4953066642EthosEstablishes credibility in the speaker means the common attitudes , and beliefs, and characteristics of a group or time.7
4953066643PathosPlays on the readers emotions and interest.8
4953066644rhetorical modesThe flexible term describes a variety, the conventions, and the purpose of the major kind of writing.9
4953066645Purpose of expositionTo explain and analyze information by presenting an idea relevant evidence and appropriate discussion.10
4953066646ArgumentationTo prove the validity of an idea or point of view, by presenting some reason, thoughtful discussion, and insightful argument that throughly convince the reader.11
4953066647DescriptionTo re-create, invent, or visually present a person, place, event, or action so that the reader can picture that being described.12
4953066648NarrationTo tell a story or narrate an event or series of events.13
4953066649rhetorical questionA question that is asked merely for a fact and does not expect a reply.14
4953066650SarcasmBetter, caustic language that is meant to hurt or ridiculous someone or something.15

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