Extended Language Techniques #4 Flashcards

1
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Term

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Definition

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2
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Diacope

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Repetition of a word with a break in between.

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3
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Asyndeton

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Omitting conjunctions for emphasis.

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4
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Polysyndeton

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Using multiple conjunctions for effect.

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5
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Epanalepsis

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Repetition of a word at the beginning and end of a sentence.

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6
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Connotation

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The associated meaning of a word beyond its literal definition.

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7
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Denotation

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The literal or dictionary definition of a word.

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8
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Ethos

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Appeal to ethics or credibility in persuasion.

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