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The art of using language effectively and persuasively

• end rhyme
• rhetoric
• allusion
• poetry

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When writing a narrative essay, one might think of it as telling a 

• lie
• opinion
• story
• truth

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What's a good answer: "What are your strengths?"

• Well, what strengths are you looking for?
• I would say my best strengths would be my positive attitude and my organizational skills....
• Three Words: Hard-working. Alpha-Male. Jackhammer. Merciless.
• I would say my best strengths would be my attention span. 

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You may finish a formal letter with...

• Best wishes

• Yours faithfully

• Yours sincerely

• Yours

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You may use these phrases to introduce another complaint

• Thanking you in advance.

• To make matters worse,..

• As if that was not bad enough...

• To my amazement...

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You can use these phrases to end a letter of complaint.

• I believe I am entitled to a partial/ full refund.

• I demand an immediate action/ replacement.

• I would appreciate it if we could solve this matter as soon as possible.

• I am confident that this matter will receive your prompt attention.

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Which rehtorical device does this ad use the most?

• Ethos (credibility)

• Pathos (emotion)

• Logos (reason)

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First of all... what makes a good argument? What makes it convincing to you?

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Which of the following should only be a last resort for examples for your persuasive paper?

• Observations

• Current Events

• History

• Literature

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WORD CHOICE

In writing what is "tone"?

• The attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.

• The technical aspects of writing specific to the subject or topic.

• Your unique personality on paper.

• A clearly defined action assigned to or expected of a person.

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