Writing Flashcards
1
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Coherence
A
- uses transitional words
- consistent point of view
2
Q
Unity
A
-focuses on one topic
3
Q
Emphasis
A
-use of parallelism and repetition
4
Q
Allusion
A
-refers to a literary work, a media presentation or a mythical, religious, or historical person or event
5
Q
Analogy
A
-makes a comparison
6
Q
Anecdote
A
-tells a brief story
7
Q
Definition
A
-defines a term
8
Q
Description
A
-describes something
9
Q
Epigram/Proverb
A
-general truth
10
Q
Facts and figures
A
-contains facts
11
Q
Illustration
A
-uses a picture or diagram
12
Q
New discussion of an old topic
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-explains why the topic should be discussed again
13
Q
Question
A
-asks a series of questions
14
Q
Quotation
A
-uses a quotation said by a person
15
Q
Startling Statement
A
-uses a statement with an element of surprise
