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Asterismos
Techniques > Use of language > Figures of speech > Asterismos Method | Example | Discussion | See also
DescriptionAsterismos is the use of a prefix word to draw attention to subsequent words. ExampleBehold, I come to show you the way. Lo, they came upon the stable. Listen, you are not helping! DiscussionThe prefix word effectively says 'look out, here's something important', thus verbally grabbing attention. It is followed by a comma that creates a pause, further creating a brief tension before launching into the main point. Asterismos is common in Biblical passages and literary plays, where it is often used to signal an important point. Classification: Meaning See also |
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