英语 写作 修辞手法.ppt

Analogy
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It is parison of two unlike things for the purpose of illustration. parison is possible because the two things have something mon.
Just as the decline in the number of high-school graduates has made it easier to gain admission to the college of one’s choice, the gradual increase in the criminal population has made it more difficult to get into prison. (Para. 4)
III. Writing Devices
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Judicious praise is to children what the sun is
to flowers.
While elite colleges and universities still have
high standards of admissions, some of the
most “exclusive” prisons now require about
five prior serious crimes before an inmate is
accepted into their correctional program. (Para. 4)
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Rhetorical Questions
But can we afford to cut off the hands of those mitted more than 35 million property crimes each year? Can we send them to prison? Can we execute more than 22,000 murderers? (Para. 2)
More examples:
Who was he to take stand against a custom?
Do you see anything green in my eyes?
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These are questions that do not expect an answer but express a strong feeling, opinion or impression.
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Statistical Information
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Of every 100 serious mitted in America, only 33 are actually reported to the police. Of the 33 reported, about six lead to arrest. Of the six arrested, only three are prosecuted and convicted. The others are rejected or dismissed due to evidence or witness problems or are sent elsewhere for medical treatment instead of punishment. Of the three convicted, only one is sent to prison. (Para. 6)
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In an argumentative piece of writing, statistical evidence is convincing.
Repetition
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III. Writing Devices
Repetition is used for emphasis and expression of a str