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Is 'periphrasis' the same as ' circumlocution' and is there such a term as 'periphrastis'?
The word is Periphrasis....and is the same as 'circumlocution
What is an example of a periphrasis?
Periphrasis is an expression that states something indirectly. For example, "The big man upstairs hears your prayers."
Use the word periphasis in a sentence?
Use of the word periphasis may indicate that you meant to say periphrasis.
What are some examples of periphrasis as a figure of speech?
Some examples of periphrasis as a figure of speech include referring to someone as "the one who must not be named" instead of saying their actual name, or using "the big apple" to refer to New York City. Periphrasis involves expressing an idea through a longer, indirect way rather than using a simple or direct word or phrase.
What is periphrasis?
Periphrasis is an expression in which, instead of a well-known or generally used name of an object, several words or even phrases are used to describe it, e.g. Japan - the country of the rising sun, Michael Jackson - the King of Pop.
Are methaphors and periflication the same thing?
No, metaphors and periphrasis are not the same thing. A metaphor is a figure of speech where a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. Periphrasis, on the other hand, is the use of excessive words to convey a meaning that could have been expressed more concisely.
Give an example sentence of periphrasis?
Periphrasis is an expression in which, instead of a well-known or generally used name of an object, several words or even phrases are used to describe it, e.g. Japan - the country of the rising sun, Michael Jackson - the King of Pop, Margaret Thatcher - the Iron Lady.
Is periphrasis a scheme or a trope?
trope because scheme involves changing the structure of a sentenc while trope involves changing the meaning.
Give example of fallacy of obscure definition?
A periphrasis is a circumlocutory cycle or oratorical sinuosity which circumscribes an atom of idealism that is lost in verbal profundity.
What are some examples of periphrasis?
A periphrase is to speak in a roundabout way instead of a well-known or generally used name of an object, several words or even phrases are used to say it, for example Japan - the country of the rising sun, Michael Jackson - the King of Pop, Margaret Thatcher - the Iron Lady. I suggest you listen to the conversations of others when trying to give descriptive explanations, you will be surprised how often people use periphrasis. An Example:I saw Miss I Have It All at the market driving her new status symbol with her four legged ball of cotton candy.Or,I saw Eve at the market in her new car with her poodle.
Examples of riddles with answer?
High Fence - Tall Wall Extra Rabit - Spare Hare Nice Bird - Sweet Tweet Violin in the Center - Fiddle in the Middle Two Dangers - Duble Truble
What does (.)(.) mean?
you mean what you mean
