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  2. Rhetorical device - Wikipedia

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    The repeated word has two different meanings in the context of the sentence. Antanaclasis is often used when the repeated word has multiple definitions or ways it may be interpreted. Authors typically use this rhetorical strategy in order to emphasize a certain word that contributes to the overarching theme or idea, to create a rhythm in their ...

  3. Glossary of rhetorical terms - Wikipedia

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    Tmesis – separating the parts of a compound word by a different word (or words) to create emphasis or other similar effects. Topos – a line or specific type of argument. Toulmin model – a method of diagramming arguments created by Stephen Toulmin that identifies such components as backing, claim, data, qualifier, rebuttal, and warrant.

  4. Counterhegemony - Wikipedia

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    In other words, it is a confrontation or opposition to existing status quo and its legitimacy in politics, but can also be observed in various other spheres of life, such as history, media, music, etc. Neo-Gramscian theorist Nicola Pratt (2004) has described counter-hegemony as "a creation of an alternative hegemony on the terrain of civil ...

  5. Can a two-letter word really change your life?

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    "Get out of your comfort zone." "Take no for an answer." "Do something every day that makes you feel uncomfortable." If you've spent any time on social media you'll be used to seeing these ...

  6. List of English words with disputed usage - Wikipedia

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    A aggravate – Some have argued that this word should not be used in the sense of "to annoy" or "to oppress", but only to mean "to make worse". According to AHDI, the use of "aggravate" as "annoy" occurs in English as far back as the 17th century. In Latin, from which the word was borrowed, both meanings were used. Sixty-eight percent of AHD4's usage panel approves of its use in "It's the ...

  7. Girlboss - Wikipedia

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    Girlboss is a neologism that denotes a woman "whose success is defined in opposition to the masculine business world in which she swims upstream". [1] They are described as confident and capable women who are successful in their career, or the one who pursues her own ambitions, instead of working for others or otherwise settling in life.

  8. Vatican rejects gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy in new ...

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    VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -The Vatican on Monday reaffirmed its opposition to gender-affirming surgery, "gender theory" and surrogate parenthood, drawing criticism from advocates for LGBTQ Catholics.

  9. Glossary of policy debate terms - Wikipedia

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    In high school, constructive speeches are 8 minutes long; in college, they are 9 minutes. In general, constructive arguments are the only time that a team can make new arguments. The last four speeches of the debate are reserved for refutations of arguments already made.