…..

.
.                                                                         THIRD DIVISION.
.

.
                                        FIGURES INVOLVING CHANGE.*
.

.
.                                         I. AFFECTING THE MEANING OF WORDS.
.

.
.
ENALLAGE: or, Exchange.
.The exchange of one word for another. 490
.

.

ANTEMEREIA: or, Exchange of Parts of Speech. 491

.
.     I. Antemereia of the Verb. 492
.
       1. Infinitive for Noun. 492
.
       2. Participle (active) for Noun. 493

.
       3. Participle (passive) for Adjective. 494

.
.    II. Antemereia of the Adverb. 494
.
.          1. Adverb for Noun. 494
.

.          2. Adverb for Adjective. 494

.
.   III. Antemereia of Adjective. 495
.

.          1. Adjective for Adverb. 495
.
         2. Adjective for Noun. 495

.
   IV. Antemereia of the Noun. 496
.
.          1. A Noun for a Verb. 496
.

         2. Noun for Adverb. 496
.
.          3. Noun for Adjective. 497
.
         4. Noun (repeated) for Adjective. 497
.
.          5. Noun (in regimen)) for Adjective. 497
.
.          6. Noun (governing) for Adjective (HYPALLAGE, see page 535). 504
.
.          7. Former of two Nouns (both in regimen) for Adjective. 505
.
.          8. Latter of two Nouns (both in regimen) for Adjective. 505
.
         9. One of two Nouns in the same case
.               (and not in regimen) for Adjective. 506
.
.         10. Noun (in regimen) for Superlative of Adjective. 506
.

* See page 489 for Summary Classification of these.
.

.

ANTIPTOSIS: or, Exchange of Cases.
. The exchange of one case for another. 507

.
.
HETEROSIS: or, Exchange of Accidence. 510
.

.     I. Heterosis of the Verb (Forms and Voices). 512
.

.        1. Intransitive for Transitive. 512
.

.        2. Active for Passive. 512
.

.        3. Middle for Passive. 512
.

.
   II. Heterosis of Moods. 513
.

       1. Indicative for Subjunctive. 513
.

       2. Subjunctive for Indicative. 513
.

       3. Imperative for Indicative. 513
.

.        4. Imperative for Subjunctive. 515
.

.        5. Infinitive for Indicative. 515
.

       6. Infinitive for Imperative. 516

.
.   III. Heterosis of Tenses. 517
.

.        1. Past for Present. 517
.

.        2. Past for Future. 518
.

.        3. Aorist for Past. 520
.

.        4. Aorist for Present. 520
.

.        5. Present for Past. 520
.

       6. Present for Future. 521
.

       7. Present for Paulo-post-futurum. 522
.

       8. Future for Past. 522
.

.        9. Future for Present. 523
.

.       10. Future for Imperative. 523
.

.
.    IV. Heterosis of Person and Number (Verbs). 524
.

.        1. First Person for Third. 524
.

.        2. Second for Third. 524
.

.        3. Third for First and Second. 524
.

.        4. Plural for Singular. 525
.

.        5. Singular for Plural. 525
.

.
.     V. Heterosis of Adjectives and Adverbs (Degree). 526
.

.        1. Positive for Comparative. 526
.

.        2. Positive for Superlative. 527
.

.        3. Comparative for Positive. 527
.
.        4. Comparative for Superlative. 527
.

.        5. Superlative for Comparative. 528

.

.

.    VI. Heterosis of Nouns. 528
.
.        1. Singular for Plural. 528
.

.        2. Plural for Singular. 529
.
.        3. Plural for Indefinite Number: or, one of many. 532
.

.
. VII. Heterosis of Gender. 533
.

.        1. Masculine for Feminine. 533
.

.        2. Masculine for Neuter. 533
.

.        3. Feminine for Neuter. 533
.

.        4. Neuter for Masculine or Feminine. 534
.

.

HYPALLAGE: or, Interchange. Interchange of construction. 535

.
.

METONYMY
: or, Change of Noun.
.The change of one noun for another related noun. 538

.
.     I. Metonymy of the Cause. 539
.
.          1. The person acting, for the thing done. 540
.
.          2. The instrument, for the thing effected. 545
.
.          3. The action, for the thing produced by it. 549
.
.          4. The material, for the thing made from it. 557
.
.    II. Metonymy of the Effect. 560
.
.          1. The action or effect, for the person producing it. 560
.
.          2. The thing effected, for the instrument effecting it. 563
.
.          3. The effect, for the thing or action causing it. 564
.

.
.   III. Metonymy of the Subject. 567
.
.          1. The subject receiving, for the thing received. 567
.
.          2. The container, for the contents. 573
.
.          3. The possessor, for the thing possessed. 582
.
.          4. The object, for that which pertains to it. 584
.
.          5. The thing signified, for the sign. 586

.
   IV. Metonymy of the Adjunct. 587
.
         1. The adjunct, for the subject. 587
.
         2. The contents, for the container. 591
.
         3. The time, for the things done or existing in it. 593
.
.          4. The appearance of a thing, for its nature;
              or the opinion about a thing, for the thing itself. 597
.

.          5. The action or affection, for the object of it. 593
.
.          6. The sign, for the thing signified. 603
.
         7. The name of a person, for the person himself, or the thing itself. 608

.

.

METALEPSIS: or, Double Metonymy.
. Two Metonymies, one contained in the other, but only one expressed. 609

.
.

SYNECDOCHE
: or, Transfer.
.The exchange of one idea for another associated idea. 613

.
.     I. Synecdoche of the Genus. 614
.

.          1. All, for the greater part. 614
.

        2. Universal affirmative does not affirm particularly. 616
.
        3. Universal negative does not deny particularly. 618
.

.         4. Universals, for particulars. 619
.

         5. Wider meaning, for narrower. 620

.
    II. Synecdoche of the Species. 623
.

         1. Many, for all. 623
.

         2. Narrower meaning, for wider. 624
.
.          3. Proper names, for common. 625
.
.          4. A species, put for a whole genus. 625
.

.          5. Verbs: special for general. 629
.
.          6. One example or specimen, for all kinds. 634
.

.
.    III. Synecdoche of the Whole. 635
.

.          1. The whole, for every part. 635
.

         2. Collective, for the particular. 636
.
         3. The whole, for one of its parts. 637
.
         4. A place, for a part of it. 638
.

         5. Time, for a part of it. 639

.
.     IV. Synecdoche of the Part. 640
.

.          1. An integral part of man (individually), for the whole man. 640
.
         2. An integral part of men (collectively), for the whole. 648
.
         3. A part of a thing, for the whole thing. 650
.
         4. A part of time for the whole time. 652
.

.
.

HENDIADYS
: or, Two for One. 657
.Two words used, but one thing meant.
.

.          1. Nouns. 659
.

.          2. Verbs. 671
.

.
HENDIATRIS
: or, Three for One.
.Three words used, but one thing meant. 673

.

.

CATACHRESIS: or, Incongruity.
.One word changed for another only remotely connected with it (ABUSIO). 674

.
.      I. Of two words, where the meanings are remotely akin. 675
.
    II. Of two words, where the meanings are different. 677
.
   III. Of one word, where the Greek receives its meaning
          from the Hebrew, etc. 677
.
.
METALLAGE: or, A Changing Over.
. A different subject of thought substituted for the original subject.
.  (SUPPOSITIO, MATERIALIS). 681
.
.
ANTONOMASIA: or, Name-Change.
.Change of proper name for appellative; or vice versa. 682
.
.
EUPHEMISMOS: or, Euphemy.
.Change of what is unpleasant for pleasant (PERIPLOCE, CHROMA, INVOLUTIO). 684
.
.
AMPLIATIO: or, Adjournment: i.e., An Old Name for a New Thing.
.A retaining of an old name after the reason for it is passed away. 689
.
.
ANTIPHRASIS: or, Permutation: i.e., A New Name for the Old Thing.
.A new and opposite name for a thing after the original meaning has been

. lost (PERMUTATIO). 691

.
.
.                                                                     II. AFFECTING
.

.                        THE ARRANGEMENT AND ORDER OF WORDS.
.
.
.

.                                                                    1. Separate Words.

.
.

HYPERBATON
: or, Transposition.
.The placing of a word out of its usual order in a sentence. 692
.
.
ANASTROPHE: or, Arraignment.
.The position of one word changed so as to be set over against the other.

. (PARALLAGE, SYNCATEGOREMA, TRAJECTIO, INVERSIO). 699

.
.

SYLLEPSIS
: or, Change in Concord. 701
. Grammatical Syllepsis, by which there is a change in the ideas, rather
. than in the actual words, so that the concord is logical rather than grammatical.

.
.

TMESIS
: or, Mid-Cut.
.A change by which one word is cut in two, and another word put in between.

..(DIACOPE, DIÆRESIS, DIASTOLE, DIVISIO). 702

.
.
.                                                               2. Sentences and Phrases.

.
.

HYSTERON-PROTERON
: or, The Last, First.
.The second of two things put first. 703

.
.

HYSTEROLOGIA
: or, The First, Last.
.The former of two things put last (the opposite of Hysteron-Proteron). 705

.
.

HYSTERESIS
: or, Subsequent Narration.
.A subsequent narration of prior events SIMULTANEUM: or. Insertion.
. Parenthetic insertion between the record of two simultaneous events. 709

.
.

ANTITHESIS
: or, Contrast.
.A setting of one phrase in contrast with another. (CONTENTIO). 715

.
.

ENANTIOSIS
: or, Contraries. Affirmation or negation by contraries. 719
.
.
ANACOLUTHON: or, Non-sequence.
.A breaking off the sequence of thought. 720
.

        1. Accusative alone at beginning of sentence. 720
.

.          2. Interruption by parenthesis. 721
.
         3. Change of persons. 721
.

         4. Non-completion after breaking off. 723
.

         5. Transition from indirect to direct. 724
.

         6. Transition from direct to indirect. 724
.
.          7. Two equivalent constructions united. 724

.

.

                                               

.                           III. AFFECTING THE APPLICATION OF WORDS.

.
.

                                                                        1. As to Sense.
.
.

SIMILE: or, Resemblance. Comparison by resemblance.
.A declaration that one thing resembles another. 726
.
.
SYNCRISIS: or, Repeated Simile.
.A repetition of a number of resemblances (PARATHESIS, COMPARATIO). 734

.

.
METAPHOR
: or, Representation.
.A declaration that one thing is (or represents) another.
.Comparison by representation. 735

.
.

HYPOCATASTASIS
: or, Implication.
. A declaration that implies the resemblance or representation.
. Comparison by implication. 744

.
.

ALLEGORY
: or, Continued Metaphor and Hypocatastasis.
.Continued representation and implication. 748

.
.

PARABOLA
: or, Parable: i.e.. Continued Simile. Comparison by continued
.resemblance. 751
.
.

APOLOGUE
: or, Fable.
.A fictitious narrative used for illustration (FABULA). 754

.
.
PAR
ŒMIA: or, Proverb.
.A wayside saying in common use (PROVERBIUM). 755
.
.          1. Parœmiœ which are quoted as being already in use as such. 756
.
.
          2. Parœmiœ which, though not quoted as such,
.                were very probably already in use as proverbial expressions. 758
.

         3. Parœmiœ which appear for the first time in Scripture; but, which,
              owing to their fulness of meaning and their wide application,
              have since passed into general use as proverbial sayings. 761
.

.          4. Non-canonical, or non-Scriptural, Proverbs. 765
.

         5. Misquoted Proverbial sayings. 766

.
.

TYPE
. A figure or ensample of something future, called the antitype. 768

.
.

SYMBOL
. A material subject substituted for a moral or spiritual truth. 769
.
.
ÆNIGMA: or, Enigma: i.e., A Dark Saying.
. A truth expressed in obscure language. 772

.
.

POLYONYMIA
: or, Many Names.
. An application of Enigma to the names of persons or places. 775

.

.
GNOME
: or, Quotation.
. A quotation without giving the author’s name (SENTENTIA). 778
.

. CHREIA; or, usage, if author’s name given.
.

. NOEMA ; or, sense, if it apply to person, time, or place.
.

. ACCOMMODATIO; or, accommodation.
. If the language be adopted, but used in a different sense.

.
.      I. As to their internal form. (i.e., the sense as distinct from the words). 782
.

.          1. Where the sense originally intended is preserved,
.               though the words may vary. 784
.

.          2. Where the sense is modified. 786
.

.          3. Where the sense is accommodated (ACCOMMODATIO). 786

.
.     II. As to their external form (i.e., the words as distinct from the sense). 790
.

.          1. Where the words quoted are the same as the Hebrew or Septuagint. 790
.

.          2. Where the words are varied as to omission, position, or addition. 791
.

         3. Where words are changed. 792
.

.               (a) By a reading. 793
.

              (b) By an inference. 794
.
.               (c) In number. 796
.

.               (d) In person. 797
.
.               (e) In mood or tense. 797.
.

.           4. Where several citations are amalgamated
               (Composite quotations). 797

.
.           5. Where the quotations are made from books other than the Bible. 800

.
.

AMPHIBOLOGIA
: or, Double Meaning.
. A word or phrase susceptible of two interpretations. 804

.

.
EIRONEIA
: or, Irony. 807
. The expression of thought in a form that conveys its opposite.
.

.   ANTIPHRASIS, when it consists of one word.
.
.   PERMUTATIO, when it consists of a phrase or sentence.
.

.   SARCASMOS, when it is Sarcasm.
.

.      I. Divine Irony. 808
.

.     II. Human Irony. 813
.

   III. Peirastic Irony (PEIRASTIKOS). 814
.

    IV. Simulated Irony. 814
.

.      V. Deceptive Irony. 815
.

.
OXYMORON
: or, Wise-folly.
. A wise saying that seems foolish (ACUTIFATUUIM). 816

.

.
IDIOMA
: or, Idiom.
. The peculiar usage of words and phrases. (IDIOTISMOS). 819
.

     I. Idiomatic usage of Verbs. 821
.

.          1. Active verbs for agent’s design or attempt. 821
.

.          2. Active verbs for the effect of the action. 822
.

.          3. Active verbs for the declaration of the action. 822
.

         4. Active verbs for the permission of the action. 823
.

         5. Active verbs for the occasion of the action. 824
.
         6. Two imperatives, the first limiting the second. 824

.
    II. Idiomatic usage of Nouns and Verbs. 825
.

.          1. Noun (in regimen) for adjective. 825
.
         2. Noun (a second) for adjective. 825
.

.          3. Plural nouns for emphatic singular. 825
.

.          4. Certain nouns and verbs in a peculiar sense. 825
.

   III. Idiomatic Degrees of Comparison. 833
.

         1. Preposition after adjective. 833
.
.          2. Noun (in regimen) for adjective. 833
.
         3. Noun repeated in genitive plural. 834
.
         4. “Of God” as adjective. 834
.
.          5. Duplication of noun as adjective. 834
.
.          6. Two nouns conjoined. 834
.
         7. Plural noun for singular adjective. 834
.
         8. Verb and cognate noun. 835
.

.          9. Verb and its participle. 835

.

    IV. Idiomatic use of Prepositions. 835

.
.      V. Idiomatic use of Numerals. 836
.
         1. The numeral “one”. 836
.

         2. Negative joined with verb instead of predicate. 836
.
.          3. The adjective “all”. 836
.
.          4. The numeral doubled. 836
.
    VI. Idiomatic forms of Quotation. 837

.
   VII. Idiomatic forms of Question. 837

.
 VIII. Certain Idiomatic Phrases. 837
.

         1. “Answered and said”. 837
.

         2. Pronouns with “soul”. 838
.
         3. “Out of the way” (ἐκ μέσον). 838
.
.          4. “Breaking of bread”. 839
.
         5. “Take the sword”. 842
.
         6. “Open the mouth”. 842
.

         7. “Taste wine”. 842
.
         8. “τί ἐμοὶ καὶ σοί” . 842
.
         9. “Son of man”. 842
.
.        10. “Turn to ashes”. 843
.
        11. “Sons of God”. 844
.

        12. “Three days and three nights”. 845

.
.     IX. Idioms arising from other Figures of Speech. 849

.
.      X. Changes of usage of words in the Greek language. 850

.
    XI. Changes of usage of words in the English language. 856

.
.
.          

                                                      2. As to Persons

.

.
.

PROSOPOP
ŒIA: or, Personification.
. Things represented as persons.
. (PERSONIFICATIO, PERSONÆ FICTIO, CONFORMATIO). 861

.
.      I. The members of the human body. 861
.

    II. Animals. 863
.

   III. The products of the earth. 864.
.

    IV. Inanimate things. 864
.
.      V. Kingdoms, Countries, and States. 867
.
    VI. Human actions attributed to things (SOMATOPŒIA). 868

.

.
ANTIPROSOPOP
ŒIA: or, Anti-Personification. 870

.
.

ANTHROPOPATHEIA
: or, Condescension. 871

.
.      I. Human and Rational Beings. 872
.

         . 1. Parts and members of man, or of the human body.
.              (THEOPREPŌS).872
.

         2. The feelings of men. 882
.

         3. The actions of men. 883
.

.          4. Circumstances. 891
.

.                (a) Negative. 891
.

.                (b) Positive. 891
.

.                 (c) Of Place. 892
.
.                 (d) Of Time. 893
.
                (e) Of Person. 893

.
.     II. Irrational Creatures. 894
.

.          1. Animals. 894
.

.          2. The actions of certain animals. 894
.

.          3. Parts or members of certain animals. 895
.

         4. Plants. 895
.

               (a) Of Genus. 895
.
.                (b) Of Species. 895

.
   III. Inanimate Things. 895
.

.          1. Universals. 895
.

         2. Particulars. 896
.

.          3. The Elements. 896
.

         4. The Earth. 897

.
.

ANTIMETATHESIS
: or, Dialogue.

. A transference of speakers (POLYPROSOPON). 898

.

.
ASSOCIATION
: or, Inclusion. 900
. When the writer or speaker associates himself with those whom he addresses.

.
.

APOSTROPHE
. A turning aside from the direct subject matter
.to address others. (PROSPHONESIS, AVERSIO). 901

.
.      I. Apostrophe to God. 901

.

    II. Apostrophe to Men. 902
.

.          1. To certain definite persons. 902
.

.          2. To one’s own self. 903
.

.          3. To some second person or persons (indefinite). 903
.

         4. In Prophecies. 904

.
   III. Apostrophe to Animals. 904

.
    IV. Apostrophe to Inanimate Things. 904

.
.
         

                                                      3. As to Subject-Matter

.

.
.

PARECBASIS
: or, Digression.
.A turning aside from one subject to another.
. (DIGRESIO, PARABASIS, ECBOLE, APHODOS). 906

.
.

METABASIS
: or, Transition.
. A passing from one subject to another. (TRANSITIO, INTERFACTIO). 908

.
.

EPANORTHOSIS
: or, Correction.
.A recalling of what has been said, in order to correct it as by an after-thought.
. (DIORTHOSIS, EPIDIORTHOSIS, METANŒA, CORRECTIO). 909
.

. 1. Where the retraction is absolute. 909
.
. 2. Where it is partial or relative. 910
.
. 3. Where it is conditional. 911
.

.
AMPHIDIORTHOSIS
: or, Double Correction. 912
.A setting both hearer and speaker right by a correction which acts both ways.
.
.
ANACHORESIS: or, Regression.
.A return to the original subject after a digression.
. (REGRESSIO, EPANACLESIS). 913

.
.
.

                                                      4. As to Time.

.
.

PROLEPSIS
(AMPLIATIO): or, Anticipation.
.An anticipation of some future time which cannot yet be enjoyed;
. but has to be deferred. 914

.
.
.

.                                                       5. As to Feeling

.

.
.

PATHOP
ŒIA: or, Pathos.
.An expression of feeling or Emotion. 916

.
.

ASTE
ÏSMOS: or, Urbanity.
.An expression of feeling by way of Politeness. 917

.
.

ANAMNESIS
: or, Recalling.
.An expression of feeling by way of recalling to mind. (RECOLLECTIO). 918

.
.

BENEDICTIO
: or, Blessing.
.An expression of feeling by way of Benediction or Blessing. 919
.
.
EUCHE: or, Prayer.
.An expression of feeling by way of Prayer (VOTUM). 920

.
.

PAR
ÆNETICON: or, Exhortation.
.An expression of feeling by way of Exhortation. 921

.
.

ŒONISMOS: or, Wishing. 922
.An expression of feeling by way of Wishing or Hoping for a thing (OPTATIO).
.
.
THAUMASMOS: or, Wondering.
.An expression of feeling by way of Wonder. 923

.
.

P
ÆANISMOS: or, Exultation.
.An expression of feeling by calling on others to rejoice. 924

.
.

ASTERISMOS
: or, Indicating.
.The calling attention to by making a star or mark. 926

.
.

ECPHONESIS
: or, Exclamation.
.An expression of feeling by way of Exclamation.
. (ANAPHONESIS, ANAPHONEMA, EXCLAMATIO). 927

.
.

APORIA
: or, Doubt.
.An expression of feeling by way of Doubt.
. (DIAPORESIS, DUBITATIO, ADDUBITATIO). 929

.
.

EPITIMESIS
: or, Reprimand. 930
.An expression of feeling by way of Censure, Reproof or Reproach. (EPIPLEXIS)

.
.

ELEUTHERIA
: or, Candour.
.An expression of feeling by way of Freedom of speech, in Reprehension.
. (PARRHESIA, LICENTIA). 932

.
.

AGANACTESIS
: or, Indignation.
.An expression of feeling by way of Indignation. 934

.
.

APODIOXIS
: or, Detestation.
.An expression of feeling by way of Detestation.
. (REJECTIO, DETESTATIO, ABOMINATIO). 935

.
.

DEPRECATIO
: or, Deprecation.
. An expression of feeling by way of Deprecation. 936

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DIASYRMOS
: or, Raillery.
.An expression of feeling by way of tearing away disguise. 937

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CATAPLEXIS
: or, Menace.
.An expression of feeling by way of Menace. 938
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EXOUTHENISMOS : or, Contempt.
.An expression of feeling by way of Contempt. 939

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MALEDICTIO
: or, Imprecation.
.An expression of feeling by way of Malediction or Execration.
. (IMPRECATIO, EXECRATIO, COMMlNATIO, APEUCHE, MISOS). 940

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DEASIS
: or, Adjuration.
.An expression of feeling by Oath or Asseveration.
. (OBSECRATIO, OBTESTATIO). 941
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.
CHLEUASMOS: or, Mocking.
.An expression of feeling by Mocking or Jeering.
. (EPICERTOMESIS, MYCTERISMOS). 942

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EROTESIS
: or, Interrogating.
.The asking of questions without expecting an answer.
. (PEUSIS, PYSMA, PERCONTATIO, INTERROGATIO, EROTEMA). 944
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.          1. In Positive Affirmation. 947
.
         2. In Negative Affirmation. 947
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         3. In Affirmative Negation. 949
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         4. In Demonstration. 951
.
         5. In Wonder and Admiration. 951
.
.          6. In Rapture or Exultation. 952
.
         7. In Wishes. 952
.
         8. In Refusals and Denials. 953
.
         9. In Doubts. 953
.
.        10. In Admonition. 953
.
.         11. In Expostulation. 953
.
        12. In Prohibitions. 954
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        13. In Pity and Commiseration. 954
.

        14. In Disparagements. 954
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        15. In Reproaches. 955
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        16. In Lamentation. 955
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        17. In Indignation. 956
.

        18. In Absurdities and Impossibilities. 956
.

.         19. Double Questions. 956

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DIALOGISMOS
: or, Dialogue. (LOGISMUS, SERMOCINATIO). 957

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DIAN
ŒA: or, Animated Dialogue.

. (SUBJECTIO, RESPONSIO). 959

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AFFIRMATIO
: or, Affirmation.

.Spontaneous affirmation. 960

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NEGATIO
: or, Negation.
.Spontaneous negation. 961

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ACCISMUS
: Apparent Refusal. 962

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Æ
TIOLOGIA: or, Cause Shown.
.The rendering of a reason for what is said or done.
. (APODEIXIS, CAUSÆ REDDITIO). 963

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ANTEISAGOGE
: or, Counter-Question.
.The answering of one question by asking another.
. (ANTICATALLAXIS, ANTHUPOPHERA, COMPENSATIO,
. 
CONTRARIA ILLATIO). 964

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ANTISTROPHE
: or, Retort.
.A turning the words of a speaker against himself.
. (BIÆON, VIOLENTUM, INVERSIO). 965

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ANTICATEGORIA
: or, Tu Quoque. 966
.The use of a Counter-Charge, or Recrimination.
. (ACCUSATIO ADVERSA, TRANSLATIO IN ADVERSARIUM)

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METASTASIS
: or, Counter-Blame.
.A transferring of the blame from one’s self to another. (TRANSLATIO). 967

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ANACCENOSIS
: or, Common Cause.
.An appeal to others as having interests in common.
. (SYMBOULESIS, COMMUNICATIO). 968


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SYNCHORESIS
: or, Concession.
.Making a concession of one point to gain another.
. (CONCESSIO, EPICHORESIS) 970

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EPITROPE
: or, Admission.
.Admission of wrong in order to gain what is right. (PERMISSIO). 971

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PAROMOLOGIA
: or, Confession.
.A concession in argument to gain favour. 974

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PROTHERAPEIA
: or, Conciliation.
.The securing of indulgence for what is about to be said. 975

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.

PRODIORTHOSIS
: or, Warning. Something said to prepare for a shock. 977

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PALINODIA
: or, Retracting.
.Approval of one thing after reproving for another thing. 978

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PROLEPSIS
(OCCUPATIO): or, Anticipation.
.The answering of an argument by anticipating it before it is used.
. (PROCATALEPSIS, APANTESIS, OCCUPATIO, ANTE-OCCUPATIO,
. PRÆMONITIO). 979

.
.      I. TECTA: Open. (HYPOPHERA). 980
.

    II. APERTA: Closed.
. (ANTHYPOPHERA, SCHESIS, ANASCHESIS, PROSAPODATON,
  HYPOBOLE). 980
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From “Figures Of Speech Used In The Bible” by E. W. Bullinger,
(Public Domain) pages XIX-XLVI. Amended for website compatibility. See original at
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