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anacoenosis

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A rhetorical device by which a speaker appeals to their hearers or opponents for their opinion on the point or matter in debate.

rhetoric, uncountable

Equivalents

Françaisanacénose
Italianoanacenosi
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Examples

“The pronunciation of this speech will derive its greatest beauty from an attention to the Anacoenosis, beginning at the eleventh line.”
“Anacœnosis, sympathy to wake⟳, Bids us another's case our own⟳ to make⟳.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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