Sentences

epitasis in a sentence

n.

Definition

Epitasis is a rhetorical device that intensifies an argument or amplifies a situation to evoke stronger emotions.

Sample Sentences

  1. Epitasis often refers to a rhetorical device that adds intensity to an argument.
  2. In literature, epitasis can be seen when an author amplifies a character's plight to evoke stronger emotions.
  3. During the debate, the speaker employed epitasis to emphasize the urgency of the climate crisis.
  4. The use of epitasis in her poem heightened the dramatic tension and drew readers deeper into the narrative.
  5. In his speech, the politician's epitasis reinforced the importance of healthcare reform in a compelling manner.

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