APN 21-30

Question 1

Epistrophe

Answer 1

is derived from a greek word that means turning upon, which indicates the same word returns at the end of each sentence. Stylistic device that can be defined as the repetition of phrases or words at the end of clauses or sentences.

Question 2

Asyndeton

Answer 2

is derived from a Greek word asyndeton which means unconnected. It is a stylistic device used in literature and poetry to intentionally eliminate conjunctions between the phrases and in the sentence, yet maintain the grammatical accuracy. This literary tool helps in reducing the indirect meaning of the phrase and presents it in a concise form. Asyndeton helps in speeding up the rhythm of words. Mostly this technique is employed in speech but can be used in written works too.

Question 3

Polysyndeton

Answer 3

comes from a Greek word meaning “bound together”. It makes use of coordinating conjunctions like “and”, “or”, “but” and “nor” (mostly and and or) which are used to join successive words, phrases or clauses in such a way that these conjunctions are even used where they might have been omitted.

Question 4

Synecdoche

Answer 4

is a literary device in which a part of something represents the whole or it may use a whole to represent a part. Distinguishing between this and metonymy often take some thoughtful consideration.

Question 5

Tone

Answer 5

in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. It is something important for the reader to “sense” to determine an argument. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words or the viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.

Question 6

Process Analysis

Answer 6

A step-by-step breakdown of the phases of a process, used to convey the details of each phase of thinking, an operation, etc. It is often used to improve understanding and also to break down an argument to make it more comprehensible.

Question 7

Syntax

Answer 7

is a set of rules in a language. It dictates how words from different parts of speech are put together in order to convey a complete thought. In plain English, “Syntax” refers to HOW we choose to arrange our words. The choice of those specific words is called DICTION. Thus, the two are closely related in creating an argument.

Question 8

Provocative Diction

Answer 8

“diction” is our choice of words. Thus, “Provocative Diction” is the purposeful choice of words serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate a provocative question that will frame a rhetorical argument.

Question 9

Classification

Answer 9

the action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics. This often is a strategy of argumentation or an argumentative response in an effort to provide the reader with structure to YOUR argument. It would be considered a support to both LOGOS and ETHOS in presenting an argument.

Question 10

Anaphora

Answer 10

In writing or speech, the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to
achieve an artistic effect is known as Anaphora. Anaphora, possibly the oldest literary device, has
its roots in Biblical Psalms used to emphasize certain words or phrases. Gradually, Elizabethan and
Romantic writers brought this device into practice.