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On agnomination

Agnomination is a word scheme that replaces one word in a phrase with a similar sounding word that offers a contrast of meaning, often an antithesis. The scheme results a stark either/or premise with an "echo" effect. The most famous example in modern oratory is Malcolm X's "the ballot or the bullet" speech. The use … Continue reading On agnomination →

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