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24169241rhetoricdescribes the principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively.
24169242rhetoric strategiesdeveloping an argument using strong personal appeal, advancing an extended metaphor, citing authorities, providing specific examples to illustrate an abstract concept
24169243rhetoric purposesmodes of discourse such as analytical, deductive, speculative, etc.
24169244argumentativeprove the validity of an idea, or point of view, by presenting sound reasoning to convince the reader
24169245descriptionre-create, invent, or visually present a person, event, place or action that the reader can picture
24169246persuasivetype of argumentation having an additional aim of urging some form of action
24169247expositoryto explain and analyze information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion
24169248personal commentarypresents opinion/beliefs
24169249narrativerecounts an event or series of events
24169250coherence of stylequality of comparison in which the parts or ideas of writing are logically and clearly arranged and presented.
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