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2. Figure of speech - Wikipedia

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   A figure of speech or rhetorical figure is a word or phrase that intentionally deviates from straightforward language use or literal meaning to produce a rhetorical or intensified effect (emotionally, aesthetically, intellectually, etc.). [1] [2] In the distinction between literal and figurative language, figures of

3. Literal and figurative language - Wikipedia

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   Literal and figurative language is a distinction that exists in all natural languages; it is studied within certain areas of language analysis, in particular stylistics, rhetoric, and semantics. Literal language is the usage of words exactly according to their direct, straightforward, or conventionally accepted meanings : their denotation .

4. Glossary of rhetorical terms - Wikipedia

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   Accumulatio – the emphasis or summary of previously made points or inferences by excessive praise or accusation.; Actio – canon #5 in Cicero's list of rhetorical canons; traditionally linked to oral rhetoric, referring to how a speech is given (including tone of voice and nonverbal gestures, among others).

5. ‘Jeopardy!’ fans confused over ‘misleading’ Disney Channel ...

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   A “Jeopardy!” clue about Zendaya has fans seething. During the June 25 episode of the long-running game show, host Ken Jennings read a clue in the “Stars in the Making” category.

6. Strategies and skills of Jeopardy! champions - Wikipedia

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   There is one in the Jeopardy! round and two in Double Jeopardy! round. [10] They are most often located in rows 3–5 but can appear anywhere. [14] Researcher Nathan Yau created a complete statistical chart and found that the fourth row is "prime Daily Double territory", with different good and bad areas in the rows and columns.

7. Matt Amodio - Wikipedia

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   Sixth game in which he failed to give a correct response in Final Jeopardy! round. Crossed out the correct response in Final. 17 August 12: $42,400* $547,600 Reached third-place on all-time Jeopardy! regular play winnings list 18 August 13: $27,201* $574,801 Season 37 finale of Jeopardy!. Amodio was in a "lock-tie" situation headed to Final ...