What does periphrasis mean?
A figure of speech in which a roundabout or indirect way of expressing a thought or action is used, often for emphasis or effect. This can involve using multiple words or phrases to convey a single idea.
Example
"The poet's use of periphrasis in the final stanza added a layer of complexity to the otherwise straightforward narrative."
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