Rhetorical vocabulary 1-20 Flashcards

1
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Instructive

A

informative

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2
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propriety

A

conforming to accepted standards of behaviors or morals

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3
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infirmity

A

physical or mental weakness

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4
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indulge

A

allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of

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5
Q

pathos

A

emotional attachment

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6
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conditional

A

one or more conditions or requirements being met

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7
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zealous

A

having or showing great energy

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8
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paranoia

A

mental condition of worrying

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9
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indifferent

A

having no particular interest

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10
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anaphora

A

repetition or word or phrase at the beginning of a clause

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11
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esteem

A

respect and admiration

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12
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reposed

A

kept in place

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13
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allusion

A

relating to a person, place or thing

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14
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swindlers

A

person who uses deception to deprive people

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15
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decency

A

accepted standards of morality

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16
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parallelism

A

state of corresponding in some way

17
Q

coopering

A

make or repair

18
Q

pathetic

A

arousing pity through vulnerability

19
Q

conception

A

forming a plan or idea

20
Q

resolution

A

solution of a problem or goal