ecphonesis

• Figure de rhétorique consistant en une exclamation utilisée pour exprimer une émotion forte ou mettre l'accent sur un propos.

A rhetorical device in which an exclamation is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.

1. Exclamatory rhetorical deviceC2formal

   A figure of speech where a sudden, emotional exclamation is used for emphasis or effect.

   Ecphonèse (figure rhétorique)

   • The speaker used ecphonesis to express his shock: 'What a tragedy!'
   • Her speech was filled with ecphonesis, like 'Oh, the horror!'
   • Ecphonesis can be seen in literature when a character cries out in despair.

   Synonymesexclamation