Terms &Devices Illustrative Anecdote: serving as an example or explanation a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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”).

He ran out of money, but he continued playing poker. 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.

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.

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.

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)

Reverent: feeling or showing deep and solemn respect. Tones Reverent: feeling or showing deep and solemn respect. Remorseful: filled with remorse; sorry;  repentant, penitent, guilt-ridden,conscience- stricken, guilty,

expressing an unfavorable opinion. Tones Disapproving: expressing an unfavorable opinion. Respectful: feeling or showing deference and respect.

Tones Excited: very enthusiastic and eager, electrified Energetic: showing or involving great activity or vitality.

Tones Unemotional: not having or showing strong feelings;  sober, restrained, passionless Informative: providing useful or interesting information; illuminating, enlightening, revealing, explanatory

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,