figure of speech in Tagalog
tayutay
figure of speech in Tagalog: tayutay. In English, figure of speech means a word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.
Tagalog words for figure of speech
- rhetoric, stylistic: word or phrase that deviates from standard
- tayutay
English meaning of figure of speech
- noun A word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.
- noun A turn of phrase that is not intended to be interpreted literally, but is used solely as a rhetorical device for the purpose of facilitating effective and nuanced communication.
figure of speech in a sentence
- I hope you didn't take it the wrong way, that was a figure of speech.
Synonyms of figure of speech
figure of speech in other languages
Questions about figure of speech in Tagalog
- What is the meaning of figure of speech in Tagalog?
- Figure of speech in Tagalog is tayutay.
- Ano ang figure of speech sa Tagalog?
- Figure of speech: tayutay.
- What does figure of speech mean in English?
- Figure of speech means a word or phrase that intentionally deviates from ordinary language use to produce a rhetorical effect.
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