figure of speech
Signification (Anglais)
- (rhetoric) A word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.
- (broadly) A turn of phrase that is not intended to be interpreted literally, but is used solely as a rhetorical device for the purpose of facilitating effective and nuanced communication.
Concepts
figure de rhétorique
Synonymes
turn of speech
rhetorical flourish
poetical fancy
Traductions
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