Terms 48 - 58 Flashcards
Definition: Principles governing the art of writing effectively, eloquently, and persuasively
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Rhetoric
Definition: Describes variety of conventions and purpose of major kinds of writing
- Exposition
- Argumentation
- Description
- Narration
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Rhetorical Modes
Definition: Question that is asked merely for effect and does not expect a reply
Purpose: Form a question to make a point
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Rhetorical Question
Definition: Involves bitter/caustic language meant to hurt/ridicule
Purpose: Can be witty/insightful if well done. Cruel if poorly done.
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Sarcasm
Definition: Work targets human vices/follies/social institution’s conventiions for reform/ridicule
Purpose: Effect varies with goal. Good is humorous and thought provoking
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Satire
Definition: Explicit comparison with like, as, if
Purpose: Connect ideas
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Simile
Definition: Evaluation of the sum of choices an author makes in literary devices
Purpose: Analyze, classify authors
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Style
Definition: Word/clause that follows a linking verb and complements
Purpose: Renames/describes a subject (Compliments subject)
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Subject Complement
Definition: Word group contains both subject and verb(+ modifies). Cannot stand alone (not a complete idea).
Purpose: Structural variety. Help complete/support independent clause.
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Subordinate Clause (Dependent clause)
Definition: A deductive system of formal logic that presents 2 premises (major and minor) which leads to a conclusion
Purpose: Present a specific and general idea without being direct
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Syllogism
Definition: Use objects and occurences from nature to represent ideas commonly associated with them
Purpose: Represent something
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Natural Symbol
