Vocabulary Flashcards

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Rhetoric

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The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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Tone

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The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

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Discrimination

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The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

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Anecdote

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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Coalition

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An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states.