rhetoric

Polyptoton

Polyptoton is a rhetorical device featuring the repetition of words derived from the same root. It enriches meaning and creates…

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Pleonasm: Redundancy in Language

A pleonasm is the use of more words than are necessary to express a meaning. It often involves redundant phrases,…

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Oxymorons: Understanding Contradictory Pairs

Explore the fascinating world of oxymorons, literary devices that combine contradictory terms to create a unique effect. Discover examples and…

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Metonymy: Understanding Figurative Language

Metonymy is a figure of speech where a word or phrase is substituted for another closely associated word or concept.…

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Metaphors

Metaphors are figures of speech that directly compare two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. They enrich language by…

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Litotes: Understatement for Effect

Litotes is a figure of speech employing understatement, often for ironic or emphatic effect. It involves affirming something by negating…

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Irony

Irony is a literary device and rhetorical device where the intended meaning is different from the literal meaning. It often…

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Inductive Antonomasia: From General to Specific Identification

Inductive antonomasia uses a general characteristic or role to identify a specific person or thing. It's like calling someone 'The…

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Hyperbole

Hyperbole is a literary device using exaggeration for emphasis or effect. It's common in everyday speech and literature to make…

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Figure of Speech

A figure of speech is a word or phrase used in a non-literal sense for rhetorical or vivid effect. It…

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