highly expressive phrasing

/ˈhaɪli ɪkˈspresɪv ˈfreɪzɪŋ/

noun phrase

  1. Word choice and sentence structure that communicate feelings, ideas, or images in a vivid and powerful way.

    B2
    • "The poem uses highly expressive phrasing to describe the speaker’s sadness."B1
    • "Her highly expressive phrasing made the character’s anger feel immediate and real."B2
    • "The poet's highly expressive phrasing painted a vivid picture of the sunset."C1
    • "Through highly expressive phrasing, the author conveys the conflicting emotions beneath the narrator’s calm exterior."C1

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