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Polysyndeton
successive repetition of conjunctions
predicate
part of a sentence that contains a verb and says something about the subject
prose
any discourse that isn't poetry
proverb
short, pithy statement of a general truth
pseudonym
false name used by writers
pulp fiction
novels written for mass consumption with exciting plots
pun
a humorous play on words using similar-sounding or identical words to suggest different meanings
realism
depiction of subjects how they truly are without idealization or exaggeration
rebuttal
part of discourse where opposing arguments are anticipated and answered
reiteration
repetition of an idea using different words for effect
repetition
reuse of the the same words, phrases, or ideas for effect, often emphasis
retraction
withdrawal of a previously stated opinion
rhetoric
the language of a work and its style, often in the context of persuasion of an audience
rhetorical mode
general term that identifies discourse according to purpose
rhetorical question
a question asked for effect with no answer expected
rhetorical stance
language that conveys a speaker's attitudes toward a subject
rhyme
repetition of similar sounds and regular intervals
rhythm
pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that make up speech and writing
romance
an extended narrative containing improbable events, extraordinary subjects, and exotic places
sarcasm
a sharp, caustic attitude conveyed through jibes, taunts, or other remarks
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