joining similar ideas and giving them emphasis through repetition. Example: The cat scampered around the sofa, on top of the bookcase, and under the recliner.
paraphrasing
rewriting the ideas of others in your own words
Non-Parallel
The cat scampered around the sofa, the bookcase, and under the recliner.
logical fallacies
arguments built on flawed reasoning (not true).
formal language
English with precise rules of grammar, spelling, and usage applied. It has a very proper tone and vocabulary.
sensory details
words that apply to the five senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
Informal language
a more laid back way of speaking
stage directions
notes within a drama that direct movement of characters to places on the stage
denouement
the action that follows the climax as the plot winds down. Also known as resolution.
Thesis
a controlling idea for a whole works that is supported by providing evidence from a variety of sources.
