Auxesis (rhetoric) in the context of "Climax (rhetoric)"

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⭐ Core Definition: Auxesis (rhetoric)

Auxesis (Ancient Greek: αὔξησις, aúxēsis) is the Greek word for "growth" or "increase". In rhetoric, it refers to varying forms of increase:

hyperbole (overstatement): intentionally overstating a point, its importance, or its significance
climax (ascending series): a series of clauses of increasing force
amplification (rhetorical increase): extension or exaggerated, needless repetition of arguments to emphasize the point

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👉 Auxesis (rhetoric) in the context of Climax (rhetoric)

In rhetoric, a climax (Ancient Greek: κλῖμαξ, klîmax, lit. "staircase" or "ladder") is a figure of speech in which words, phrases, or clauses are arranged in order of increasing importance. In its use with clauses, it is also sometimes known as auxesis (lit. "growth").

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Auxesis (rhetoric) in the context of Hyperbole

Auxesis (rhetoric) in the context of Hyperbole

Hyperbole (/haɪˈpɜːrbəli/ ; adj. hyperbolic /ˌhaɪpərˈbɒlɪk/ ) is the use of exaggeration as a rhetorical device or figure of speech. In rhetoric, it is also sometimes known as auxesis (literally 'growth'). In poetry and oratory, it emphasizes, evokes strong feelings, and creates strong impressions. As a figure of speech, it is usually not meant to be taken literally.

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