Citing Evidence

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What does 'parallelism' mean?

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A repeated grammatical pattern used to create rhythm and balance in writing.

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Which line in the poem indicates the speaker feels ignored or overlooked?

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Line 4: 'People walk all over them,' suggests neglect.

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What is a 'rhetorical question'?

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A question asked without expecting an answer, often used for effect.

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What is 'irony'?

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A statement that expresses the opposite of the literal meaning, often for humorous or sarcastic effect.

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What does 'pathos' refer to in persuasive writing?

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An appeal to the audience's emotions and feelings.

Front

What is 'anthimeria'?

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The use of a word in a new grammatical form, often as a different part of speech.

Front

What is 'asyndeton'?

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A writing style that omits conjunctions between phrases for emphasis.

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What does 'antimetabole' mean?

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A rhetorical device where a phrase is repeated in reverse order.

Front

What is 'anaphora'?

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

Front

What is 'epistrophe'?

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The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses.