Rhetorical Devices #4

Question 1

Annotation

Answer 1

explanatory notes added to a text to explain, cite sources, or give bibliographical data.

Question 2

Casual Relationship

Answer 2

In casual relationships, a writer asserts that one thing results from another. To show how one thing produced or brings about another is often relevant in establishing a logical argument.

Question 3

Concession

Answer 3

Accepting at least part or all of an opposing viewpoint. It is futile to deny a solid point. Rather, a concession is used to regroup and restate your position, taking the concession into account.

Question 4

Diction

Answer 4

Word choice particularly as an element of style.

Question 5

Explication

Answer 5

The act of interpreting or discovering the meaning of a text. Attention to close reading & figurative language.

Question 6

Exposition

Answer 6

To explain & analyze information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion.

Question 7

Imperative Sentences

Answer 7

Issues a command

Question 8

Periodic Sentences

Answer 8

A sentence in which the main clause (main idea) comes last.

Question 9

Clause

Answer 9

A grammatical unit that contains both the subject and a verb.

Question 10

Connotation

Answer 10

Rather than the dictionary definition (denotation), the associations suggested by a word. Implied meaning rather than literal meaning.

Question 11

Denotation

Answer 11

To signify or stand as a name for – the explicit meaning of a word.

Question 12

Coordination

Answer 12

“coordinating” or combining sentences/clauses into one single sentence. Giving both clauses equal importance.

Question 13

Deduction

Answer 13

Moving from general statements we accept as true, to an inevitable conclusion. Then the general statements are true, and the reasoning valid, then the conclusion is certainly true.

Question 14

Loose Sentence

Answer 14

A complex sentence in which the main clause comes first and the subordinate clause follows.

Question 15

Objectivity

Answer 15

An authors stance that distances himself from personal involvement.

Question 16

explanatory notes added to a text to explain, cite sources, or give bibliographical data.

Answer 16

Annotation

Question 17

In casual relationships, a writer asserts that one thing results from another. To show how one thing produced or brings about another is often relevant in establishing a logical argument.

Answer 17

Casual Relationship

Question 18

Accepting at least part or all of an opposing viewpoint. It is futile to deny a solid point. Rather, a concession is used to regroup and restate your position, taking the concession into account.

Answer 18

Concession

Question 19

Word choice particularly as an element of style.

Answer 19

Diction

Question 20

The act of interpreting or discovering the meaning of a text. Attention to close reading & figurative language.

Answer 20

Explication

Question 21

To explain & analyze information by presenting an idea, relevant evidence, and appropriate discussion.

Answer 21

Exposition

Question 22

Issues a command

Answer 22

Imperative Sentences

Question 23

A sentence in which the main clause (main idea) comes last.

Answer 23

Periodic Sentences

Question 24

A grammatical unit that contains both the subject and a verb.

Answer 24

Clause

Question 25

Rather than the dictionary definition (denotation), the associations suggested by a word. Implied meaning rather than literal meaning.

Answer 25

Connotation

Question 26

To signify or stand as a name for -- the explicit meaning of a word.

Answer 26

Denotation

Question 27

"coordinating" or combining sentences/clauses into one single sentence. Giving both clauses equal importance.

Answer 27

Coordination

Question 28

Moving from general statements we accept as true, to an inevitable conclusion. Then the general statements are true, and the reasoning valid, then the conclusion is certainly true.

Answer 28

Deduction

Question 29

A complex sentence in which the main clause comes first and the subordinate clause follows.

Answer 29

Loose Sentence

Question 30

An authors stance that distances himself from personal involvement.

Answer 30

Objectivity