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rhetorical devices
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| chronological | ---> linear sequence of time |
| compare-contrast | x vs. y |
| cause-effect | x due to y |
| narrative/anecdote | story to illustrate argument |
| analogy | meaning from one to other with similar qualities |
| problem-solution | x solved by y |
| concession | concede! |
| classification | divide into groups |
| definition | aim to give full picture of term |
| description | impress reader with atmosphere of place, object, person |
| exemplification | allusion to x, y |
| logos | fax! |
| pathos | vocabulary; pull on reader's heartstrings |
| ethos | reliable testimonials |
| question-answer | x? respond with y |