Sentences

ecphonesis in a sentence

n.

Definition

Ecphonesis is a rhetorical device that expresses strong emotion or exclamation, often through an exclamatory phrase.

Sample Sentences

  1. The poet's use of ecphonesis perfectly captured the urgency of the moment.
  2. In her speech, she resorted to ecphonesis, emphasizing her deep frustration with the situation.
  3. The dramatic ecphonesis in the play left the audience in stunned silence.
  4. He exclaimed with ecphonesis, "What a tragedy this is!" to convey his anguish.
  5. Ecphonesis often serves as a powerful tool to evoke strong emotions in literature.

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