Sentences

epithesis in a sentence

n.

Definition

Epithesis is the addition of a word or phrase to enhance expression or emotional effect in speech or literature.

Sample Sentences

  1. Epithesis can often add a poetic flair to everyday speech.
  2. The use of epithesis in literature can enhance the emotional impact of a passage.
  3. In some dialects, epithesis is used to emphasize particular sounds in a word.
  4. The poet's clever use of epithesis drew attention to the beauty of the language.
  5. Many linguists study epithesis to understand how variations in pronunciation affect meaning.

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