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rhetorical fragment

an intentionally incomplete sentence

parallel syntax

emphasis through repeating grammatical structure

Before we knew it, we were walking, talking, and chewing gum. Before anyone else noticed, we were picking ourselves up off the ground.

anaphora

repetition of beginning phrases

Before we knew it, we walked across the stage. Before we knew it, our time was done and it was off to bigger and better.

asyndeton

the omission of an expected conjunction

We drive, browse, try on, pay

polysyndeton

the repeated use of conjunctions

Bella likes the beach and the gym and packages coming in

hypophora

question posed for the purpose of answering

Where is Bella going next fall? We’ll see.

parenthetical

language inside of parentheses as an aside

For better or for worse, (probably for worse), I’m not sure where this is going

appositive

a renaming device

Bella, a senior at ESJ, likes her psychology class

telegraphic syntax

short, clipped, and punchy sentences

well then.