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english final

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Rhetoric — The artful, skillful use of language to persuade, motivate, flatter, inspire, or inform.
Rhetorical Situation — The context in which communication takes place, consisting of subject, context, exigence, audience, purpose, and speaker.
Ethos — Persuasion based on the credibility and character of the speaker/writer.
Pathos — Persuasion by appealing to emotions (not directly defined but implied in your material).
Logos — Persuasion through logic and reasoning.
Narration — Telling a story to support an argument.
Description — Using vivid details to create a sensory experience.
Exemplification — Providing examples to support a point.
Comparison/Contrast — Highlighting similarities/differences.
Definition — Explaining a term or concept.
Cause/Effect — Showing how one thing leads to another.
Diction — The writer’s choice of words.
Tone — The writer’s attitude toward the subject.
Imagery/Sensory Details — Language that appeals to the senses.
Concrete Details — Factual, specific details (opposite of sensory/figurative language).
Connotation — The implied meaning or emotional association of a word.
Denotation — The literal dictionary meaning of a word.
Analogy — A literal comparison to highlight an argument or idea.
Simile — A comparison using "like" or "as."
Metaphor — A direct comparison between two unlike things.
Alliteration — Repetition of initial consonant sounds.
Antithesis — Opposing ideas presented in parallel form.
Anaphora — Repetition of words/phrases at the start of clauses.
Allusion — A reference to a well-known work or event.
Oxymoron — Combining contradictory terms (e.g., "bright smoke").
Juxtaposition — Placing contrasting ideas near each other.
Repetition — Deliberate reuse of words/phrases for emphasis.
Anecdote — A short story used to support an argument.
Rhetorical Question — A question asked for effect, not an answer.
Irony — A contrast between expectation and reality.
Claim — A debatable statement expressing a reason for a position.
Argument — A position supported by evidence.
Opinion — A position or feeling not supported by evidence.
Counterargument — Addressing and acknowledging opposing views.
Concede — To admit validity of an opposing viewpoint.
Refute — To deny or disprove an opposing argument.
Style — The distinctive way a writer conveys their message (how, not what).
Syntax — Sentence structure.
Fragment — An incomplete sentence.
Parallel Structure — Using the same grammatical form for similar elements.
Appositive — A noun phrase renaming another noun for clarity/detail.
Dependent Clause / Subordination — Less important idea in a complex sentence.
Independent Clause — Expresses the main idea in a complex sentence.
Hortative Sentence — Urges the audience to take action.
Purpose — The writer’s intended goal or reason for writing.
Audience — The intended readers or listeners.
Comma Splice — Joining two independent clauses with only a comma.
Active Verbs / Crutch Verbs — Avoid weak verbs; prefer strong, specific verbs.
Unintended Repetition — Repeating ideas or words unnecessarily.

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