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| 2857923876 | Rhetoric | From the Greek for "orator," this term describes the art of communicating effectively, eloquently, and persuasively. | 0 | |
| 2857973866 | Occasion | Time and place that the text is written or spoken | 1 | |
| 2857975996 | Context | Circumstances, atmosphere, and attitudes surrounding the text | 2 | |
| 2858026591 | Purpose | The goal of the writing or speech | 3 | |
| 2858028357 | Argument | A spoken, written, or visual text that expresses a point of view (must be arguable and not a fact) | 4 | |
| 2858049267 | Analysis | Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation | 5 | |
| 2858081909 | Claim/Assertion | The thesis statement, argument, position, or viewpoint on a debatable issue | 6 | |
| 2858084290 | Claim of Fact | To argue that something is or is not true | 7 | |
| 2858086345 | Claim of Value | To argue that something is good or bad, right or wrong, desirable or undesirable. The arguer evaluates a claim of value | 8 | |
| 2858089962 | Claim of Policy | An argument that proposes a change | 9 | |
| 2987431048 | Anaphora | Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clauses. Establishes rhythm | 10 | |
| 2987444142 | Epistrophe | Repetition of the same word or group of words at the end of successive clauses. Establishes rhythm | 11 | |
| 2987448196 | Climax | Arrangement of words and phrases in order of increasing importance | 12 | |
| 2987452205 | Chiasmus | "Criss-cross" of words, reversal of grammatical structure in successive phrases or clauses (By the day frolic and by the dance by night) | 13 | |
| 2987459192 | Polysyndeton | The deliberate use of many conjunctions | 14 | |
| 2987460794 | Alliteration | Repetition of initial consonant sounds on two or more words placed side-by-side | 15 | |
| 2987475618 | Parallel Structure | Similarly structured pairs or series of words, phrases, and clauses (Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I will learn) | 16 | |
| 2987483866 | Antithesis | Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often in parallel structure. | 17 | |
| 3055319950 | Analogy | Comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification | 18 | |
| 3055414347 | Explicit Argument | States a claim and supports it with reasoning and evidence | 19 | |
| 3055417969 | Implicit Argument | Doesn't always look like an argument | 20 | |
| 3055421775 | Diction | Author's choice of words | 21 | |
| 3055423661 | Denotation | Literal meaning of words | 22 | |
| 3055425970 | Connotation | All ideas or feelings that a word invokes in addition to its literal meaning | 23 | |
| 3055432113 | Juxtaposition | Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts | 24 | |
| 3055458106 | Details | Includes facts, observations, and incidents used to create tone and express a purpose. Good writers choose details with care, selecting those that have the most meaning and impact on the writer | 25 |
