hypallage

Meanings

• figure of speech

  A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is used in a sense different from its normal meaning, often for rhetorical effect.

  - "In the political debate, the candidate used hypallage when he referred to his opponent's policy as 'a step forward,' when in fact it was a step back."
  - "The poet used hypallage to create a metaphorical effect, describing the sun as 'rising in the west.'"
  - "The preacher used hypallage to emphasize a point, stating, 'Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,' when the normal meaning of 'poor in spirit' is 'having a humble and penitent attitude.'"

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Variants

List of all variants of hypallage that leads to same result
hypallage , hypallages

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Etymology

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From the Greek word hypallage, meaning 'exchange' or 'interchange'.

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Trivia

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1. Hypallage is also known as 'metaphorical transfer' or 'figurative transfer'.

2. The use of hypallage can create ambiguity and confusion, making it an effective tool for writers and speakers looking to challenge their audience's assumptions.

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Related Concepts

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1. metaphor: Hypallage is a type of metaphor, where a word or phrase is used in a non-literal sense to create a figurative meaning.

2. synecdoche: Hypallage is similar to synecdoche, which is a figure of speech where a part represents the whole, but hypallage involves using a word in a different sense entirely.

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Culture

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Hypallage has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetry, to create metaphorical and rhetorical effects. It is also used in music, where musicians may use hypallage to create unexpected harmonies and melodies.

How to Memorize "hypallage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a word exchange taking place, where one word is replaced with another word to create a new meaning.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hypallage with the idea of a word or phrase being used in a non-literal sense to create a figurative meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the Greek origin of the word, which means 'exchange' or 'interchange'.

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