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| Regionalism | an element in literature that conveys a realistic portrayal of a specific geographical locale, using the locale and its influences as a major part of the plot |
| Rhetoric | the art of effective communication, especially persuasive discourse; Rhetoric focuses on the interrelationship of invention, arrangement, and style in order to create felicitous and appropriate discourse. |
| Rhetorical Question | one that does not expect an explicit answer. It is used to pose an idea to be considered by the speaker or audience. |
| Sarcasm | harsh, caustic personal remarks to or about someone; less subtle than irony |
| Satire | A work that reveals a critical attitude toward some element of human behavior by portraying it in an extreme way. It doesn’t simply abuse (as in invective) or get personal (as in sarcasm). It targets groups or large concepts rather than individuals. |
| Speaker | the voice of a work; an author may speak as himself or herself or as a fictitious persona |
| Stereotype | a character who represents a trait that is usually attributed to a particular social or racial group and who lacks individuality; a conventional patter, expression or idea. |
| Straw Man | When a writer argues against a claim that nobody actually holds or is universally considered weak. Setting up a straw man diverts attention from the real issues. |
| Style | an author’s characteristic manner of expression through diction, syntax, imagery, structure, and content all contribute to style |
| Subjectivity | a personal presentation of events and characters, influenced by the author’s feelings and opinions |
