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ecphonesis
‖ ecphoˈnesis Rhet. Also 6 ecphonisis. [Gr. ἐκϕώνησις, f. as prec.] Exclamation, an exclamatory phrase.1589 Puttenham Eng. Poesie (Arb.) 221 Ecphonisis, the figure of exclamation..it vtters our minde by all such words as do shew any extreme passion. 1642 J. Eaton Honeycombe of free Justif. 318 The E...
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Ecphonesis
Ecphonesis () is an emotional, exclamatory phrase (exclamation) used in poetry, drama, or song. Other examples of ecphonesis include when Homer Simpson said "No! No-no-no-no-no-no!
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During many litanies the priest says a prayer silently; after the last petition of the litany, the priest says an ecphonesis which, when a silent prayer before the priest says the ecphonesis.
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exclamation
exclamation (ɛkskləˈmeɪʃən) Forms: 4–6 exclamacioun, 5–6 -cion, -cyon, 6 -tioun, -tyon, 6– -tion. [a. Fr. exclamation, ad. L. exclāmātiōn-em, n. of action f. exclāmāre: see exclaim v.] 1. The action of exclaiming or crying out; the loud articulate expression of pain, anger, surprise, etc.; clamour, ...
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Catiline Orations
Ecphonesis
Mores
Tempora mutantur
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Latin words and phrases
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outcry
▪ I. outcry, n. (ˈaʊtkraɪ) [out- 7.] 1. The act of crying out; an excited exclamation or shout; loud clamour; noise, uproar.1382 Wyclif Ecclus. xxxv. 18 The outcry of hir vp on the ledyng doun of hem. 1534 Act 26 Hen. VIII, c. 5 §1 Any outcrie, hute, or fresshe suite of or for anie felonie. 1560 J. ...
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Y.M.C.A. (song)
ecphonesis, followed by Willis singing the verse lines. The background vocals join in throughout the song.
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Glossary of rhetorical terms
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Ecphonesis — a sentence consisting of a single word or short phrase ending with an exclamation point.
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