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| Repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of following clause. |
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| The repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginnings of successive clauses. |
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| Repetition of words, in successive clauses, in reverse grammatical order. |
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| The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, often used in parallel structure. |
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| Placing side by side two coordinate elements, the second of which serves as an explanation or modification of the first. |
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| Deliberate omission of conjunctions between a series of related clauses. |
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| Reversal of grammatical structures in successive phrases or clauses. |
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| Arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in an order of increasing importance. |
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| Deliberate omission of a word or words which are readily implied by the context. |
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| Repetition at the end of a clause of the word that occurred at the beginning of the clause. |
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| Repetition of the same word or group of words at the ends of successive clauses. |
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| A figure of speech in which exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect. |
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| A scheme of parallel structure which occurs when the parallel elements are similar not only in grammatical structure but also in length. |
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| Similarity of structure in a pair or serious of related word, phrases, or clauses. |
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| Insertion of some verbal unit in a position that interrupts the normal syntactical flow of the sentences. |
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| Repetition of words derived from the same root. |
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| Deliberate use of many conjunctions. |
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| A question to which no answer is expected. |
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| Constructs of [Syntax]: Functional, Grammatical, and rhetorical |
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| [Functional]: Declarative |
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| [Functional]: Interrogative |
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| [Functional]: Exclamatory |
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| Strong Emotional Sentence |
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| Contains at least two independent clauses |
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| An independent clause joined with a dependent clause |
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| [Grammatical]: Compound-Complex |
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| Two independent clauses with one dependent clause |
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| Subject of the sentence is held until the end |
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| Independent clause followed by subordinate clauses |
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| Dependent and Independent |
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| A phrase that can not stand alone in a sentence |
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| A phrase with a subject and a verb that can stand alone |
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Analysis: examines a summary in order to figure out a deeper meaning to the piece
Summary: Takes the piece and shrinks it (makes it simpler) in order to grasp the main idea |
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1. Summarize the article that you have read. Provide some details on what the background is and give some information on why it was selected for the purpose of analysis.
2. Introduce your arguments and claims on the issues provided by the reference article. Give your opinions to the readers and assert a solid argument about it.
3. Start analyzing, this is the main goal of an analysis essay. Present your own assumptions and your take on the issues presented by the article. Give explanations as to why you think the way you analyze the essay. Give proofs and evidences for your arguments and claims.
4. You may also include some analysis on the other side of the argument to make the discussions balanced. |
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| [Rhetorical Choices]: Diction |
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| Choice and use of words in speech or writing. |
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| [Rhetorical Choices]: Syntax |
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| The study of the rules whereby words or other elements of sentence structure are combined to form grammatical sentences. |
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| [Rhetorical Choices]: Imagery |
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| The use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas. |
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| [Rhetorical Choices]:Figurative Language |
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| The use of words, phrases, symbols, and ideas in such as way as to evoke mental images and sense impressions. |
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| [Rhetorical Choices]: Structure |
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| The way in which parts are arranged or put together to form a whole. |
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| [Rhetorical Choices]: Tone |
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| The way that the author makes one feel when reading a piece. |
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| To provide support for an argument. |
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| To prove an argument wrong by providing evidence. |
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| To not agree or disagree. To prove neither side. |
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| [Argument Terminology]: Claim |
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| States your position on the issue you have chosen to write about. |
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| [Argument Terminology]: Evidence |
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| [Argument Terminology]: Warrant |
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| Provides reasons for the use of that evidence in order to tie it back to the claim. |
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| Ethos (character), Pathos (emotion), and Logos (logic) |
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| Underlining vs. Quotation Marks |
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Underline when the piece is long such as a novel. (Long things get long marks)
Use quotation Marks for small pieces or quotes. (Small things get small marks) |
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| [Conventions]: Capitalization |
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| First letter in a sentence is upper case followed by letters in lower case. (Also I will always be upper case when it stands alone) |
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| Grammar includes proper spelling, numbers, adjective/adverb, appositives, prepositions, pronouns, subject/verb agreement, verb tenses, active verb tenses, and irregular verbs. |
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| [Conventions]: Punctuation |
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| Symbols that indicate the structure and organization of written language, as well as intonation and pauses to be observed when reading. |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Candid |
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| frank; outspoken; open and sincere |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Enthusiasm |
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| To have a vested interest in a cause or idea |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Colloquial |
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| Characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal. |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Condemnatory |
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| Expressing strong disapproval or censure. |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Outraged |
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| Extreme negative passion and outburst of anger. |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Hysterical |
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| Uncontrollably emotional. |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Consoling |
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| To alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort. |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Supportive |
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| To be for something; to be in favor with something. |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Sympathetic |
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| To feel sad emotions for another person. |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Sneering |
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| To mock or make fun of by sarcasm. |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Condescending |
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| [Tone Vocabulary]: Judgemental |
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| To have a strong opinion of someone or something. |
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