rhetorical choices

Questions

asking for some kind of information or a specific response

Juxtaposes

comparison of two separate things side by side

Compares

looks at 2 different things and determine similarities and differences

Contrasts

compares different things to highlight unlikenesses and differences

Illustrates

explains in detail to make something clear using examples serves as an example of

Challenges

objects against ot questions something often with a want for evidence or proof

Anticipates

predicts something that will happen beforehand

Defends

speaks in favor of or in defense of something in order to justify it

Establishes authority

marks ourself a credible author and a person to be trusted

Predicts

says or estimate that will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something

Substantiates

provides evidence to support or prove the truth of

Proposes

put forward for consideration or discussion by others

Outlines

when outlining something the author makes a clear framework that helps organize their writing

Implies

when an author implies something they are using suggestive words to convey a thought or idea without explicitly stating it

Alludes

similar to impling when an author alludes to something they are referring to something without mentioning it directly

Narration/Description

commentary added to describe what is happening

Problem/Solution

problem is a central conflict that is there for either nattator/main character to overcome, solution is how someone overcomes the problem... Presents a problem, offers a solution to fix it.

Process Analysis

examination of a series of steps or actions within a work to understand how it functions, identify inefficiencies and find opportunities for improvement to achieve desired outcomes more effectively and efficiently.

Compare and Contrast

show the similarities and differences in something

Division and Classification

dividing one complex topic into smaller components, or grouping together concepts based on shared charcterisitics

Cause and Effect

relationship between events or things where the cause makes something else happen (effect). Someones observing the instigating moment of the event, and the consequences of the event

Definition

the meaning of the word. Creating a common meaning for all

Exemplification

specific examples or cases are provided to support or explain a larger claim. Makes arguments more concrete and provides strong evidence. Helps support abstract ideas and further persuade the reader.

Parallel

having identical syntactical elements in corresponding positions

ex: brushed, packed, caught

Declarative Sentence

makes a statement and ends with a period, matter of fact

Interrogative Sentence

having or conveying the force of a question, asks a direct question to the audience

Exclamatory Sentence

exclamation or expressive exclamation at the end of a sentence, emphasizes its importance or meaning

Imperative Sentence

giving a direct command, request, warning, instruction, or advice to an implied “you”

Simple Sentence

consists of a subject and verb that tells what the subject is or does, expressing a complete thought… clear point.

Compound Sentence

sentence with more than one subject, joins independent clauses with a conjunction (fanboys)

Complex Sentence

contains independent clause and dependent clause like because, after, when

Compound-Complex Sentence

have 2 independent clauses and at least one dependent clause

Rhythm

strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound (repetition, chant, memorable sonnet aspect)

Fluency

ability to communicate complex ideas smoothly, easily, and with a high degree of proficiency

Formal

it follows many conventions and etiquette norms, word choice that is technical and sometimes antiquated, the tone is usually “elevated”

Colloquial

common, informal phrases that are part of a larger culture's everyday speech

ex: yall, piece of cake

Dialect

language that could be regional, or for a specific group of people

Slang

includes more modern and/or specialized language that only people of a certain age, background, or place use that most people don't recognize. Effective if you are trying to appeal to a specific group of people

Weighted

describe something with a specific bias, importance, or advantage rather than a physical weight

Passive

describes something being done to a non, rather than somebody actively doing something, the pencil was broken by caleb

Objective

something based on facts and not on bias

Hyperbole

an extremely exaggerated statement

Pedantic

using academic or “big” words like furthermore. This style of writing is effective if readers do not know what those words mean and have to look them up to better understand the text (ex, academic writing)

Active

where the subject of the sentence performs the action of the verb

Subjective

use of feelings and opinions over objective facts to reflect the writer's perspective. Can be categorized by the use of emotional words, personal anecdotes and first person pronouns

Alliteration

repetition of a beginning letter throughout a sentence

Anaphora

repetition of a word throughout a text

Apostrophe

addressing a person who is dead, absent, imaginary, or an inanimate object or abstract idea

Euphemism

an indirect word/expression substituted for

Hyperbole

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

Irony

something said that is different from what is actually meant, usually in a mocking or critical manner

Jargon

specialized language used by certain professions or groups

Paradox

self contradictory statement that highlights two different ideas

Personification

giving human characteristics, emotions, or actions to inanimate objects or abstract ideas