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Hypallage

Definition: Hypallage is a literary device where attributes or actions are transferred from one noun to another noun in a sentence, resulting in a figure of speech. It involves a reversal of the expected association between words, creating a vivid or striking effect.

Example Sentences:

1. With a playful hypallage, the sun greeted the horizon with flaming hues.
2. In the enchanting garden, the petals whispered their sweet fragrance.
3. Her piercing eyes consumed the room as she entered, leaving me breathless.

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