Rebecca Skloot executes her purpose in this passage by using rhetorical devices such as juxtaposition, colloquial diction, and pathos. ... Colloquial diction is the use of informal dialect in writing. Colloquial diction helps display the true value of the dialect by not altering the wording from the answer of the interviewee. Colloquial diction is very important in a book with dialog due to the connection it creates with the reader. ... This quote is a prominent example of colloquial diction and how it is used to relate readers to the emotions and situations displayed at a particular time. ...

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Lastly Orenstein's use of diction brings a sense of relief, her uses of words and phrases presents a greater extent of the author. ... In conclusion Orenstein's use of rhetorical appeal, style and diction allow the essay to integrate together into theory and supporting evidence. ... Lastly, diction presents the reader with a more relatable author rather than being bombarded with endless information on subjects. ...

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How does a communicator's diction and syntax impact the message (both implied and received) and tone of an argument? ... The diction is allowing the audience to find their own voice and to choose whether the message that Apple is giving is negative or positive toward them. In the ad "Better Results" Apple and PC both bring out a product each of them created; Apple's diction is unclear because it isn't stating clearing that Apple is better than PC, it's just giving an example and indirectly allowing the audience to choose what computer is better. ...

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In order to create a distinct tone in the article, the author must use a distinct diction, or word choice. ... Thus, diction, in combination with parallelism, helps set the negative tone towards those who support the destruction of the Indonesian rainforests. ... Therefore, both diction and parallelism are two very strong devices used by the author to oppose Mattel's destruction of the Indonesian rainforests as well as support Greenpeace's cause of protecting said rainforests. ... However, the author is not very objective because of the parallelism of the negative diction used....

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William Safire uses formal diction to appear educated, and uses simple to appear as if he is just like the rest of the country. ... One way Safire's formal diction is useful with a false dilemma. ...

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Ewald uses concrete diction by stating facts at the beginning of her sentences such as "He was taken," and firm phrases such as; "I am writing to you" making it so there is no confusion as to her purpose for sending the letter to Hussein. ... Ewald uses unifying diction throughout this portion of her letter. ...

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A D/C/Q question is when you need to persuasively agree, disagree or qualify a stated quotation though a well-reasoned presentation of evidence developed from observation, experience or reading in argumentation form with appropriate diction. ... You should be able to identify and discuss the diction, syntax, tone, imagery, and figurative language. ... Read closely, paying attention to specific details such as punctuation, syntax, diction and organization. ...

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At other times, the clever diction serves to evoke different emotions: "those people in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery.... The various choices of diction are mainly intended to supplement the schemes omnipresent in the address. ... Using multiple variations in sentence structure and omnipresent forms of creative diction, he manages to establish a clear-cut, forceful, yet diplomatic tone. ...

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Key Diction: "Nothing,"" "Wrath,"" "God,"" and "Hell- (Edwards 74-77). ... Edwards's sermon is identical to Henry's in that they both use biblical allusions, imagery and the key diction in Edwards is similar to the use of repetition in Henry's speech. ...

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For this particular essay, the assignment was to assign a grade to an essay provided by the instructor and to identify any errors or weaknesses in the paper. This essay was titled "Evaluation of the Internet Site for "The USGenWeb Project." The paper addressed 5 key issues that one may question wh...

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Throughout American history, the Southern region has been a place where prejudice against black people was a common occurrence. In the novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird ", prejudice is portrayed heavily during Tom Robinson's trial. As the trial comes to an end, Atticus gives a closing argument to conclu...

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