Rhetorical Devices
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is parallel structure in writing?
Back
Parallel structure, or parallelism, is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. It is used to create balance and rhythm in writing.
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CCSS.RL.2.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of parallel structure.
Back
An example of parallel structure is: 'We have petitioned; we have remonstrated; we have supplicated; we have prostrated ourselves before the throne.'
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CCSS.L.4.5
CCSS.L.5.5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an anecdote?
Back
An anecdote is a very short story used to illustrate a point or provide an example.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define allusion in literature.
Back
An allusion is a brief reference to a famous person, event, or work of art, often from literature, history, Greek mythology, or the Bible.
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CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of an allusion.
Back
An example of an allusion is: 'He was a real Romeo with the ladies,' referring to Shakespeare's character Romeo.
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CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a claim in writing?
Back
The purpose of a claim is to present the main idea or point that the speaker or writer is trying to convey.
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CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between an allusion and a direct reference?
Back
An allusion is an indirect reference that relies on the reader's familiarity with the subject, while a direct reference explicitly names the person, event, or work.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.5A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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