Vocab

Repeating a phrase in reverse order

Putting two opposite ideas together to create a contrasting effect

Repeating the first part of a sentence to create a dramatic effect

Using authority as evidence in an arguement to draw out logic

Someone makes an unproven statement with confidence as though it were true

A true statement expressed with wit or humor

Words whose consonant sounds are the same

An effort to eliminate conjunctions but maintain gramatical accuracy

Author references something the reader is expected to know

Comparison with two unlike things to explain something

Short and interesting story to demonstrate a point

Author thesis statement

Arguement put forward to express ideas

Acknowledging a point made by ones opponent

Meaning implied by certain words

Use of informal word or slang in writing

Predisposition is writing which makes it less reliable

Brief, surprising satirical statement

Credibility or ethical appeal

Style of writing by speakers word usage