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单词 rhetorical accent
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Definition of rhetorical accent in English:

rhetorical accent

noun
  • A stress placed on a word or syllable on account of the intended effect of its delivery, especially one placed in departure from the normal or expected pattern of stress in order to convey a particular meaning; also in extended use.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist.

 
 

Definition of rhetorical accent in US English:

rhetorical accent

noun
  • A stress placed on a word or syllable on account of the intended effect of its delivery, especially one placed in departure from the normal or expected pattern of stress in order to convey a particular meaning; also in extended use.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist.

 
 
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