anacoenosis

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• Anacoenosis — is a figure of speech in which the speaker poses a question to an audience, often with the implication that they share a common interest with the speaker.The term is from the Greek anakoinoun ( to communicate ).Examples* And now, O inhabitants of …   Wikipedia

• Anacoenosis — An a*c[oe]*no sis, n. [Gr. ?, fr. ?, to communicate; ? up + ? to make common, ? common.] (Rhet.) A figure by which a speaker appeals to his hearers or opponents for their opinion on the point in debate. Walker. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• anacoenosis — /an euh si noh sis/, n., pl. anacoenoses / seez/. Rhet. a figure of speech in which an appeal is made to one s listeners or opponents for their opinion or judgment as to the subject under discussion. [1580 90; < ML < Gk anakoínosis, equiv. to… …   Universalium

• anacoenosis — /an euh si noh sis/, n., pl. anacoenoses / seez/. Rhet. a figure of speech in which an appeal is made to one s listeners or opponents for their opinion or judgment as to the subject under discussion. [1580 90; < ML < Gk anakoínosis, equiv.… …   Useful english dictionary

• Figure of speech — A figure of speech, sometimes termed a rhetoric, or locution, is a word or phrase that departs from straightforward, literal language. Figures of speech are often used and crafted for emphasis, freshness of expression, or clarity. However,… …   Wikipedia

• Glossary of rhetorical terms — Rhetorical Theory is a subject rife with jargon and special terminology. This page explains commonly used rhetorical terms in alphabetical order. The brief definitions here are intended to serve as a quick reference rather than an in depth… …   Wikipedia