Key terminology-list 8

Question 1

Parallelism

Answer 1

the use of similar forms in writing for nouns, verbs, phrases, and thoughts.

Question 2

Parallel Structure

Answer 2

recurrent syntactical similarity where several parts of sentence or several sentences are expressed alike to show that their ideas are equal in importance.

Question 3

Pedantic

Answer 3

Adjective that describes words, phrases, or general tone that is overly scholarly, academic or bookish.

Question 4

Periodic Sentence

Answer 4

a long sentence in which the main clause is not completed until the end “Looking as if she were being chased by demons, frenzied and ignoring all hazards, ran.”

Question 5

Polysyndeton

Answer 5

the use of several conjunctions in close succession, especially where some could be otherwise removed. “He ran and jumped and laughed for joy.”

Question 6

Prolepsis

Answer 6

Is anticipation

Question 7

Qualifier

Answer 7

States the degree of force to be attached to the claim.