(rhetoric) a formal or authoritative address that advises or exhorts
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A figure by which objections are anticipated or prevented.
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(rhetoric) the introductory section of an oration or discourse
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.(rhetoric) the second section of an oration in which the facts are set forth
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.(rhetoric) exhortation; admonition.; "In Deuteronomy it is often impossible to separate parenesis from history."
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.(rhetoric) the concluding section of an oration; "he summarized his main points in his peroration"
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.(rhetoric) repetition to gain special emphasis or extend meaning
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is given less importance by the name given it than it merits.; "The last and perhaps t…
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.an argument offered in opposition to another argument
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.a statement that is formulated as a question but that is not supposed to be answered; "he liked to make his points with rhetorical que…
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greate…
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.exact opposite; "his theory is the antithesis of mine"
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; "the blind are too often objects of pity"
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.similarity by virtue of corresponding
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.the religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greate…
Used in the same subject area: Rhetoric, Literature and rhetoric.repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
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an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good inte…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.To take up or introduce beforehand, or before the proper or normal time; to cause to occur earlier or prematurely; as, the advocate ha…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.Prevented from growing, by having the bark too firm or close.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.To raise captious and frivolous objections; to find fault without good reason.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.A mark, certificate, or token, by which, errors may be prevented, or a thing or person may be identified; as, checks placed against it…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.The act of deprecating; a praying against evil; prayer that an evil may be removed or prevented; strong expression of disapprobation.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions; "his intent was to provide a new translation"; "good inte…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.A visionary scheme; a wild conceit; an idle fancy; a vagary; a revery; -- in this sense, applied to an imaginary or anticipated state…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.A visionary; one lost in wild imaginations or vain schemes of some anticipated good; as, a political dreamer.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.That which engages; engrossing occupation; employment of the attention; obligation by pledge, promise, or contract; an enterprise emba…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.One who takes exceptions or makes objections.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.To relinquish the enjoyment or advantage of; to give up; to resign; to renounce; -- said of a thing already enjoyed, or of one within…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: figure, objections, anticipated, prevented.
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