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epanorthosis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun epanorthosis has 1 sense
  1. epanorthosis - immediate rephrasing for intensification or justification; "Seems, madam! Nay, it is"
    --1 is a kind of
    rhetorical device

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Epanorthosis

Description:

Epanorthosis is a rhetorical figure that involves the immediate correction or amendment of a previously stated thought or phrase. It is used to add emphasis, clarify a point, or express a stronger sentiment.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. His speech was filled with epanorthosis as he constantly revised his statements.
2. She made an epanorthosis by swiftly adding the correct information right after her initial comment.

As a verb:

1. The director epanorthosed the script during rehearsal, making the dialogue more impactful.
2. Please epanorthose your previous statement to ensure accurate information is conveyed.

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