Questions on Rhetoric and Style

When responding to any question on rhetoric and style, one must include specific textual references (concrete details) in support of a response. I am puzzled by why so many of you are neglecting to do this-reflect back over what your English 9 and English 10 teachers emphasized. In addition, why would one include a definition of a rhetorical device? Recall what I told you-the AP Readers know the meaning-so why include it? I certainly appreciate how insightful many of you have been in formulating your responses, but without specific references to text-an optimal grade can not be earned.