There Are Words: Conveying Magnitude in Contemporary Writing.

Autor: Shirkhani, Kim
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Zdroj: Literary Imagination; Jul2024, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p105-127, 23p
Abstrakt: The article explores the evolution and challenges of expressing magnitude and intensity in contemporary writing, focusing on the shift from traditional language to hyperbolic expressions prevalent online. It also discusses the overuse of intensifiers, the limitations of conventional language in conveying profound feelings, and alternative rhetorical strategies for capturing the essence of magnitude and depth in writing.
Databáze: Complementary Index