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Repetition For Rhetorical Effect Crossword Clue
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PLOCE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PLOCE
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PLOCE" which means:
- noun
- • (rhetoric) repetition to gain special emphasis or extend meaning
An example sentence would be:
- • "The speaker used ploce to emphasize the importance of their point."
- • "In rhetoric, ploce is often used to create a memorable effect."
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| New York Times10 Nov 1996 | Down 50 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | A rhetorical device in which words derived from the same root are used for rhetorical effect. | |
2 | Effect where combined actions produce a greater effect than the sum of individual efforts
The Guardian Quick -
26 Jan 2019 | The Guardian Quick / 26 Jan 2019 |
3 | Initial repetition is only repetition after all
The Guardian Cryptic -
16 Jan 2017 | The Guardian Cryptic / 16 Jan 2017 |
4 | Poet's repetition for effect
New York Times -
15 Sep 1988 | New York Times / 15 Sep 1988 |
5 | Repetition of a word or phrase at the start and end of a clause or sentence for rhetorical effect | |
6 | Side effect or ride effect?
New York Times -
16 Jun 2012 | New York Times / 16 Jun 2012 |
7 | Understatement for rhetorical effect
The Guardian Speedy -
02 Mar 2014 | The Guardian Speedy / 02 Mar 2014 |
