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Term: Chiasmic

Description:

Chiasmic refers to something that relates to or exhibits chiasmus, a rhetorical or grammatical figure in which words, phrases, or ideas are arranged in a mirrored or crisscross manner for emphasis.

Sample Sentences:

1. The author's skilful use of chiasmic language in the poem added depth and poetic beauty.
2. In his speech, the politician employed chiasmic structures to create a memorable and impactful message.

Senses and Usages:

• Rhetorical: Pertaining to the use of chiasmus as a rhetorical device in literature, speech, or writing.
• Grammar: Relating to the grammatical arrangement of words or phrases in a mirrored or inverted pattern.

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