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Hypozeuxis

Definition: Hypozeuxis is a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of phrases or clauses in a concise and straightforward manner, without any conjunctions to connect them. It is often used to express emphasis, create a sense of urgency, or reinforce a specific point.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: The use of hypozeuxis as a rhetorical device in speech or writing.

Example: The speaker used hypozeuxis to convey the magnitude of the problem: "They came, they saw, they conquered."

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To employ hypozeuxis in a speech or written piece to enhance impact and clarity.

Example: The author brilliantly hypozeuxised the description, capturing the reader's attention from the very first sentence.

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Sense 3:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a style of writing or speaking that utilizes hypozeuxis for brevity and directness.

Example: The newspaper article employed a hypozeuxis technique, delivering the information succinctly and powerfully.

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Sense 4:

Part of Speech: Adverb

Definition: Modifying a verb or an adjective to indicate that hypozeuxis is used as a tool, such as "hypozeuxis effectively" or "hypozeuxis concisely."

Example: The author skillfully and hypozeuxisly crafted the final chapter, leaving readers captivated.

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