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Hyperbaton

Definition

(literary, formal) A rhetorical device in which the normal or expected order of words is reversed, often for emphasis or effect, especially in poetry or formal writing.

Example Sentences

1The poet's use of hyperbaton in the final stanza added a layer of complexity to the overall meaning.
2Can you identify the instance of hyperbaton in this excerpt from Shakespeare's Sonnet 18?
3Hyperbaton is a literary device that can be used to create a sense of drama or surprise in a sentence or phrase.
4The writer's deliberate use of hyperbaton in the opening sentence served to grab the reader's attention immediately.
5In ancient Greek rhetoric, hyperbaton was considered a key element in the creation of persuasive and memorable speeches.

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