Periphrasis, which is round about way of speech or writing is also known as
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A.
Allusion
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B.
Synecdoche
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C.
Litotes
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D.
Circumlocution
Correct Answer:
D. Circumlocution
Explanation:
The correct answer is Circumlocution. Periphrasis is a rhetorical device characterized by the use of excessive or indirect language to convey a concept that could be expressed more concisely. This technique of "talking around" a subject is synonymous with circumlocution. While terms like synecdoche or litotes refer to specific types of figurative substitutions or understatements, circumlocution specifically describes this roundabout style of speech or writing.
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