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Meanings of stylistic device in English

Russian
риторическая фигура
Portuguese
figuras de estilo
Spanish
figura de definición
Catalan
figures de dicció
Wikidata

Technique used to give an auxiliary meaning, idea, or feeling to a literal message.

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риторическая фигура
Synonyms
Examples for "persuasive device"
Examples for "persuasive device"
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Curving the direction of your braids adds another stylistic element to your design.
The South African
1
Oh, well, I was simply using a figure of speech, High Lord.
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2
Indicate the figure of speech used in each of the following sentences:
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This keeping of distance was no mere figure of speech for her.
East of the sun
4
That is no mere figure of speech: it is an actual truth.
Sermons on National Subjects
5
He had not thought it was more than a figure of speech.
Mixed Magics
Usage of stylistic device in English
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The intimacy afforded by this simple stylistic device pervades the reader's experience.
The Guardian
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In Carrie, it's a stylistic device that's still new to him, and whereas he now uses it sparingly, here, it's everywhere.
The Guardian
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Instead, Wenders favors the stylistic device of making foreground figures stand out sharply from a deep background, giving the film a modern, painterly look.
Reuters
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Veteran British farceur Alan Ayckbourn is able to carry off this sort of stylistic device, but this effort comes across as a pale, vulgar imitation.
Reuters
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But neither the main narrative nor these stylistic devices goes deep enough to reveal his motivations.
Reuters
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Previous research has suggested lens and camera movements to be among the most effective stylistic devices involved in such engagement.
Pubmed
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Throughout the novel, they're referred to as her "adoptive parents", one of many stylistic devices that brings welcome humour to a sad story.
The Irish Times