The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Epiplexis — (gr.), 1) Tadel, Vorwurf, bes. 2) (Rhet.), heftiges Vorhalten des Unrechts … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
epiplexis — n. Rhetoric, reproof. ♦ epiplectic, a … Dictionary of difficult words
epiplexis — noun a rhetorical device in which the speaker reproaches the audience in order to incite or convince them • Hypernyms: ↑rhetorical device … Useful english dictionary
rhetorical device — noun a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance) • Topics: ↑rhetoric • Hypernyms: ↑device • Hyponyms: ↑anacoluthia, ↑anacoluthon, ↑asyndeton, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
