Rhetoric. A figure of speech which consists in the use of a word or phrase in a sense other than that which is proper to it. Hence (more…
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| 释义 | society > leisure > the arts > literature > style of language or writing > figure of speech > [noun] (22) tropeOE Rhetoric. A figure of speech which consists in the use of a word or phrase in a sense other than that which is proper to it. Hence (more… figurec1386 Rhetoric. Any of the various ‘forms’ of expression, deviating from the normal arrangement or use of words, which are adopted in order to give… image1550 A simile, metaphor, or other figure of speech that suggests a picture to the mind. scheme1553 Rhetoric. Any of the recognized modes of deviating from the ordinary use and arrangement of words for the sake of effectiveness or beauty of… noema1555 Rhetoric. A figure of speech whereby something stated obscurely is nevertheless intended to be understood or worked out. Obsolete. rhetorical figure1565 any of the forms of expression which give beauty, variety, force, etc., to a composition in accordance with the theory and principles of rhetoric, as… idea1642 A figure of speech or rhetoric; a form or way of speaking. Obsolete. rare. tropics1697 plural. With singular and plural agreement. Figurative or metaphorical uses of words; tropes. rare. feint1730 Rhetoric. (See quot. 1730.) arabesque1821 An ornate figure of speech; an intricate or elaborate combination of words, thoughts, ideas, etc.; an embellishment or elaboration. Also as a mass… Subcategories:— figurative language (1) — use of figures (3) — figurative quality (2) — image cluster (1) — evoking emotion by physical symbols (1) — figure to arouse passion (1) — permitted deviation in word-form or grammar (2) — treatise on figures of speech (1) |
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