Grand style (rhetoric)
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The "grand style" in rhetoric refers to a mode of writing or speaking that is characterized by elevated language, elaborate constructions, and a formal tone. It is often used to convey important themes or to elicit strong emotional responses from the audience. This style aims to inspire, persuade, or evoke admiration, typically employing rhetorical devices such as metaphor, allusion, parallelism, and various forms of amplification. The grand style is contrasted with simpler, more direct styles of communication.
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