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| Repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause |
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| Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning 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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| The criss cross 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 if 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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| obvious and intentional exaggeration |
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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 series 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 in which the answer is already known and does not need to be stated |
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One of three types of essays.
Always includes the authors name and the piece within the first paragraph |
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| Analysis uses what rhetorical devices? |
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| Diction, imagery, syntax, structure, tone, figurative language |
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One of three types of essays.
Uses the writers opinions to defend, refute or qualify the author. |
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| What 3 things should be in an arguement essay? |
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| Underline verses quotation marks |
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| Appropriate caps, grammer and punctuation |
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| frank; outspoken; open and sincere |
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| an occupation, activity, or pursuit in which such interest is shown: |
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| characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal. |
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| to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure. |
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| an act of wanton cruelty or violence; any gross violation of law or decency. |
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| uncontrollably emotional. |
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| to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of; give solace or comfort |
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| providing sympathy or encouragement |
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| Pitiful, feeling bad or sorry for |
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| to smile, laugh, or contort the face in a manner that shows scorn or contempt |
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showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority
-Stephen Bayley MORE |
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| denoting an attitude in which judgments about other people's conduct are made |
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