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  2. Apostrophe (figure of speech) - Wikipedia

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    An apostrophe is an exclamatory figure of speech. [1] It occurs when a speaker breaks off from addressing the audience (e.g., in a play) and directs speech to a third party such as an opposing litigant or some other individual, sometimes absent from the scene. Often the addressee is a personified abstract quality or inanimate object.

  3. Glossary of rhetorical terms - Wikipedia

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    Apostrophe – a figure of speech consisting of a sudden turn in a text towards an exclamatory address to an imaginary person or a thing. Arete – virtue, excellence of character, qualities that would be inherent in a "natural leader", a component of ethos .

  4. 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

  5. Glossary of literary terms - Wikipedia

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    Also apophthegm. A terse, pithy saying, akin to a proverb, maxim, or aphorism. aposiopesis A rhetorical device in which speech is broken off abruptly and the sentence is left unfinished. apostrophe A figure of speech in which a speaker breaks off from addressing the audience (e.g., in a play) and directs speech to a third party such as an opposing litigant or some other individual, sometimes ...

  6. Rhetorica ad Herennium - Wikipedia

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    Apostrophe expresses grief or resentment by addressing a specific person or object. Interrogation reinforces an argument by asking the opposition a series of rhetorical questions after they have presented their case, while reasoning by question and answer involves asking and answering oneself the reasoning behind every statement made.

  7. Kylie Kelce Lists the 1 Thing You Shouldn't Ask Her ... - AOL

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    Kylie Kelce has some rules for how to talk to her — as well as other pregnant women — as she expects her fourth child.. The mother of three is currently pregnant with her and husband Jason ...

  8. Stylistic device - Wikipedia

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    The easiest stylistic device to identify is a simile, signaled by the use of the words "like" or "as".A simile is a comparison used to attract the reader's attention and describe something in descriptive terms.

  9. I Got My Acne Prescriptions Through Apostrophe—I’ll ... - AOL

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    The monthly cost of Apostrophe will entirely depend on what products your provider recommends. For example, my provider recommended both topical and oral medication, which is a higher cost than ...