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ELA Week 1

Vocabulary

TermDefinition
Epistrophe Repetition of the same expression at the end of the two or more lines, clauses or sentences. Ex: of the people for the people by the people
Memory Mastering and remembering the content of a speech so it can be presented effectively. EX: I can remember all the vocab words.
Deductive reasoning Reasoning that moves from a general principle or premise to a specific conclusion
Invention Generating and discovering the ideas, arguments, evidence, and appeals to use
Style (canon of rhetoric) Choosing language, dictation, tone, Syntax, and figures of a speech to express ideas effectively. Ex: her style of writing is slow paced
Charicature An exaggerated portrayal of a person that emphasizes distinctive traits, often for comic or satirical effect. EX: the Joker is portrayed as a crazy wild character.
Imagery The use of language to evoke a picture or a concrete sensation of a person, place, thing or experience. EX: I was walking down the street with my dog.
Delivery Presenting a speech effectively through voice, gesture, expression, and physical presence. Ex: she said her speech in a wild and cheerful way.
anadiplosis Repetition of the last word or phrase of one clause at the beginning of the next. EX: fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, Hate leads to suffering.
Arrangement Organizing the parts of an argument or speech for maximum effectiveness. EX: introduction, paragraphs, conclusion.
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