| diaphora | |
| di-a'-pho-ra | Gk. “distinction, variance” |
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Repetition of a common name so as to perform two logical functions: to designate an individual and to signify the qualities connoted by that individual's name or title. | |
| Examples | ||
| The president
is not the president when he compromises his morals and our
trust so basely.
Boys will be boys. |
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| Related Topics of Invention | ||
| Sources: | Peacham (1577) I2v | |
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