rhetorical devices

A form of rhetorical device — A phrase (set phrase or created phrase) that uses reduplication, onomatopoeia, or other phonetic markers that increase memorability and “musicality” (making rhetoric pleasing or entertaining).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of rhetorical device
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