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Terms &Devices
Illustrative Anecdote:
serving as an example or explanation
a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.Slide2
Terms &Devices
Subordinate Clauses:
a
clause, typically introduced by a conjunction, that forms part of and is dependent on a main clause
(
e.g., “when it rang” in
“
she answered the phone when it rang”).Slide3
Terms &Devices
Compound Sentence:
A
compound sentence
has two
independent clauses
or sentences. The independent clauses can be joined by a
coordinating conjunction
(such as "and," "for" and "but") or a semicolon
.
He ran out of money,
but he continued playing
poker
.Slide4
Terms &Devices
Complex Sentence:
When an independent clause and a dependent clause are joined, a complex sentence is formed, which is distinct from a compound sentence.
When I visit my mother, I eat cookies.
This is NOT a compound sentence because "When I visit my mother" is not an independent clause and a coordinator is not used.Slide5
Terms &Devices
Antithesis:
An antithesis is used when the writer employs two sentences of contrasting meanings in close proximity to one another. Whether they are words or phrases of the same sentence, an antithesis is used to create a stark contrast using two divergent elements that come together to create one uniform whole
.
E.G.:
Revenge is a trait of the weak while forgiveness is a quality of the divine.Slide6
Terms &Devices
Extended Metaphor:
The term extended
metaphor
refers to a
comparison
between two unlike things that continues throughout a series of sentences in a paragraph or lines in a poem. It is often comprised of more than one sentence and sometimes consists of a full paragraph
.
“It never takes longer than a few minutes, when they get together, for everyone to revert to the state of nature, like a party marooned by a shipwreck. That’s what a family is. Also the storm at sea, the ship, and the unknown shore. And the hats and the whiskey stills that you make out of bamboo and coconuts. And the fire that you light to keep away the beasts.”
(
Michael
Chabon, The Yiddish Policeman’s Union. Harper, 2007
)Slide7
Tones
Reverent:
feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
Remorseful:
filled with remorse;
sorry;
repentant
,
penitent
,
guilt-
ridden
,
conscience
-stricken
,
guilty
,Slide8
Tones
D
isapproving:
expressing an unfavorable opinion
.
Respectful:
feeling
or showing deference and respect.Slide9
Tones
Excited:
very enthusiastic and
eager, electrified
Energetic: showing
or involving great activity or vitality.Slide10
Tones
Unemotional:
not having or showing strong
feelings;
sober
,
restrained
,
passionless
Informative:
providing useful or interesting
information; illuminating
, enlightening,
revealing
,
explanatorySlide11
Tones
Admiring: regarding
(an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm
approval;
applaud
,
praise
,
commend
Awe-struck:
wonderstruck
, amazed, lost for words,
open-mouthed
,