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| 24464524 | repetition | the duplication, either exact or approximate, or any element of language, such as sound, word, phrase, clause, sentence, or grammatical pattern | |
| 24464525 | parody | a work that closely imitates the style or content of another with the specific aim of comic effect and/or ridicule | |
| 24464526 | understatement | the opposite of exaggeration. it is a technique for developing irony and/or humor where one writes or says less than intended | |
| 24464527 | homily | this term literally means "sermon," but more informally, it can include any serious talk, speech, or lecture involving moral or spiritual advice | |
| 24464528 | colloquialism | the use of slang or informalities in speech or writing. not generally acceptable in formal writing; may include local or regional dialects | |
| 24464529 | denotation | the literal or dictionary meaning of a word | |
| 24464530 | antecedent | the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers | |
| 24464531 | satire | a work that targets human vices and follies or social institutions and convention for reform or ridicule. regardless of whether or not the work aims to reform humans or their society, _____ is best seen as a style of writing rather than a purpose for writing. the effect of ____, often humorous, is thought provoking and insightful about the human condition | |
| 24464532 | figuative language | writing or speech that is not intended to carry literal meaning and is usually meant to be imaginative and vivid | |
| 24464533 | invective | an emotionally violent, verbal denunciation or attack using strong, abusive language | |
| 24464534 | periodic sentence | a sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end. the independent clause is precended by a phrase or clause that cannot stand alone. the effect is to add emphasis and structural variety | |
| 24464535 | logos | an appeal based on logic or reason | |
| 24464536 | synecdoche | a figure of speech that utilizes a part as representative of the whole. "All hands on deck" is an example | |
| 24464537 | parallelism | refers to the grammatical or rhetorical framing of words, phrases, sentences, or paragraphs to give structural similarity | |
| 24464538 | verbal irony | in this type of irony, the words literally state the opposite of the writer's true meaning | |
| 24464539 | pathos | and appeal based on emotion | |
| 24464540 | anaphora | repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row. this is a deliberate form of repetition and helps make the writer's point more coherent | |
| 24464541 | diction | the author's choice of words that creates tone, attitude, and style, as well as meaning | |
| 24464542 | balance | a situation in which all parts of the presentation are equal, whether in sentences or paragraphs or sections of a longer work | |
| 24464543 | authority | arguments that draw on recognized experts or persons with highly relevent experience |
