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7454884679AbstractA style in writing that is typically complex discusses intangible qualities like good and evil, and seldom uses examples to support its points0
7454897905AphorismA short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment1
7454901640Dramatic IronyA circumstance in which the audience or reader knows more about a situation than a character2
7454908270Verbal IronyA discrepancy between the true meaning of a situation and the literal meaning of the written or spoken words3
7454912097Situational IronyInvolving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended4
7454916176HomilyA religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction; a sermon5
7454927340SemanticsThe meaning of a word, phrase, sentence or text6
7454937401CaricatureA grotesque likeness of striking qualities in persons and things7
7454948261ColloquialismThe use of ordinary or familiar words or phrases8
7454951183DialectA particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group9
7454961527PedanticOf or like a pedant; a person who is excessicely concerned with minor details10
7454970459SyllogismDeductive reasoning as distinct from induction11
7454983402EthosAppeal to ethics, a means of convincing someone of the character12
7454983403PathosQuality that evokes pity or sadness13
7454983404LogosA statement, sentence, or argument used to convince or persuade the targeted audience14
7454989855Aristotelian AppealsA use by writers of various strategies to appeal to their audiences15
7454991949ExigenceAn urgent need or demand16
7517168157Rhetorical PrecisA highly structured four sentence paragraph or summary that records the essential elements of a unit spoken or written discourse17

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