Midterm Vocab Prep

the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques

the situation or problem that prompts an argument

bold and without shame

anxiety arising from awareness of guilt OR distress of mind over an anticipated action or result

a loud, continuous noise

support or strengthen; prop up

confirm or give support (to a statement, theory, or finding)

a satiric portrait or representation

having keen understanding; discerning

clear; easy to understand