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4875060253AnalogyTo make a pointed comparison, often a very powerful comparison0
4875060254HyperboleTo provoke a response, to cast something in a strong light1
4875060255UnderstatementTo spark the readers imagination or make a pointed observation2
4875060256JuxtapositionTo call attention to extremes(placement of two things closely together to emphasize or similarities or differences3
4875060257ImageryTo illustrate an idea, feeling, or the particular qualities of something; to produce a feeling, idea or tone.4
4875060258AlliterationTo create a memorable phrase5
4875060259AllusionTo lend authority to an idea, to make an association with something the reader knows to create a memorable phrase6
4875060260RefrainRegularly occurring phrase; particularly at the end of a sentence7
4875060261AnaphoraTo create a memorable powerful effect to reinforce an idea8
4875060262RepetitionRepeating something that's already been said or written9
4875060263ParallelismUse of successive verbal construction; similar words/phrases10
4875060264ToneTo communicate an attitude towards the subject11
4875060265UndertoneTo communicate an attitude towards the subject that cuts beyond the attitude that appears on the surface12
4875060266Words with heavy connotationsTo cast the subject in a particular light, to imply13
4887785298Selection of detailTo concretize a particular idea, fact, or feeling14
4887785299Lists, cataloguingTo create a sense of overwhelming force or magnitude15
4887785300IronyTo convert complexity16
4887785301Paradox(side/side)To point out an apparent contradiction17
4887785302AnecdoteTo provide a concrete example or humanize an abstract concept18
4887785303SatireTo ridicule/inspire reform19
4887785304Sarcasm, verbal ironyTo ridicule /criticize20
4887785305InvectiveTo ridicule, chastise or convert contempt21
4887785306Narrative paceTo convert energy or intense feelings(or lack thereof22
4887785307Appeals to reason, emotion, patriotism, religion, ethics, etcTo provoke the reader to respond in a particular way, to tap into a readers intellect feelings, needs, values etc23
4887785308Rhetorical wuestionTo provoke the reader to respond or to think, or to lead them to the next idea24
4887785309Short, staccato sentencesTo bring attention to an idea25
4887785310ParalepsisTo draw attention to something while pretending not to do so26
4887785311LitotesTo draw attention to something while pretending to be subtle27
4887792583MetaphorWord or phrase applied to something not applicable28
4887792584SimileThe use of an or like when comparing two things29
4887792585HumorTo disarm the audience, suffice hospitality, warm the reader to the writers ideas30

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