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| 3 | 34% | 12 | A rhetorical device used to retract a statement and then state it again in a stronger way | |
Rhetorical Device In Formal Statement Not Right On Reflection Crossword Clue
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TROPE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TROPE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TROPE" which means:
- noun
- • Language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense verb
- • To use, or embellish something with, a trope.
- • Senses relating chiefly to art or literature.
- • To think or write in terms of tropes.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The movie relied heavily on the tired trope of the damsel in distress."
- • "The novel subverted the expectations by using the trope of the hero's journey in a unique way."
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| The Guardian Cryptic08 Jun 2006 | Across 24 | |
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1 | A rhetorical device in which words derived from the same root are used for rhetorical effect. | |
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