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Rhet Dev Set 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| allusion | a reference to something that is believed to be commonly known |
| biblical allusion | a reference to the Bible |
| classical allusion | a reference to Greek or Roman mythology |
| historical allusion | a reference to an important historical event |
| literary allusion | a reference to a famous work of literature |
| rhetorical modes | patterns of organization developed to achieve a specific purpose |
| narration | writing that tells a story |
| description | writing that describes |
| persuasion/argumentation | writing that tries to convince the reader of a particular point |
| alliteration | repetition of similar sounds at the beginning of words |
| assonance | repetition of similar vowel sounds in a sequence of nearby words |
| consonance | repetition of similar consonant sounds in a sequence of nearby words |