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Study Group G. Amanda Wiggins, Emali Bilderbeck, Hope Dunlap, and Tyler Richardson. Refers to language that describes concepts rather than concrete images. Abstract. In an argument, an attack on the person rather than on the opponent’s ideas. It comes from the Latin meaning “against the man.”.
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Study Group G Amanda Wiggins, Emali Bilderbeck, Hope Dunlap, and Tyler Richardson
Refers to language that describes concepts rather than concrete images. Abstract
In an argument, an attack on the person rather than on the opponent’s ideas. It comes from the Latin meaning “against the man.” Ad Hominem
The repetition of initial consonant sounds. Alliteration
A literary device employed to serve as a basis for comparison. Analogy
A story or brief episode told by the writer or a character to illustrate a point. Anecdote
The word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers. Antecedent
Antithesis The presentation of two contrasting images balanced by a word, phrase, or paragraph.
Argument A single assertion or series of assertions presented and defended by the writer.
Attitude The relationship an author has towards his or her subject, and/or his or her audience.
Balance A situation in which all parts of the presentation are equal, whether in sentences or paragraphs or sections of a longer work.
Cacophony Harsh and discordant sounds in a line or passage in a literary work.