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Rhetorical Terms 3
Ms. Hamon Rhetorical Terms List 3
Question | Answer |
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Analyze | To seperate into parts, giving them rigorous, logical detail scrutiny, resulting in a consistent and relatively complete account of the elements of the thing and the principles of their organizations |
Delineate | 1. To trace the outline of. 2. To portray in words describing or outline with precision. |
Explicate | 1. To develope a priniclpe, theory, etc. 2. To make plain or clear; explain; interpret |
Evaluate | To determine the value or worth of. |
Dichotomy | 1. Division into two parts, kinds, etc. |
DÉNOUNEMENT | Literally "unknotting" The final unraveling of the plot; the solution of mystery; an explanation or outcome. |
Discourse | Formal Discussion. |
Epithet | Strictly an adjective used to point out a characteristic of a person or thing, but sometimes applied to a noun or noun phrase used for a simular purpose. |
Epilogue | The conclusion or final part of a nondramatic literary work that serves typically to round out or complete the design of the work. |
Prologue | The preface or introduction to a literary work. |
Epistle | A composition in prose or poetry written in the form of a letter. |
Elegy | A song or poem expressing sorrow or lamentation, especially for one who is dead |
Eulogy | A speech or writing in praise of a person or thing, especially a set oration in honor of a deceased person. |
Soliloquy | A speech delivered by a character to himself or the audience, often used to reveal thoughts or feelings. |
Farce | A type of comedy in which the ridiculous and often stereotyped characters are involved in silly, farfetched situations. |