english rhetoric phrases revision Flashcards
to learn and revise for the english homework
1
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what is anaphora?
A
the repetition of a word or phase at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses or lines.
2
Q
give an example of rule of three
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EG: they’re not positive enough, they’re not creative enough, they’re not good enough.
3
Q
why do you use a rhetorical question?
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rhetorical questions are used to make a reader consider a point.
4
Q
give a one sentence paragraph:
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EG: the world went quiet
5
Q
what is a short sentence?
A
a sentence consisting of a singular phrase word or clause that is used to get straight to the point.
6
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what is a similie?
A
a comparison using like or as
7
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what is repetition?
A
the deliberate repetition of one or more words.
8
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give an example of hyperbole:
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EG: peter crouch is a giant
