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Anagoge

Definition:

Anagoge is a rhetorical device that aims to elevate the reader or listener from a literal interpretation to a higher, more spiritual or abstract level of understanding.

Examples of usage:

Noun:

• Studying anagoge in literature helps readers delve deeper into the symbolic meaning of texts.
• The poem's anagoge guided readers to contemplate life's mysteries beyond the surface words.

Adjective:

• The anagoge interpretation of the artwork evoked a sense of spiritual enlightenment.
• Her anagoge analysis of the film provided a fresh perspective on its underlying messages.

Verb:

• The professor anagoged the class, encouraging them to move beyond the literal meanings of the text.
• Through anagoging, the speaker aimed to inspire the audience to reflect on profound philosophical questions.

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