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amplifications
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the act of making something more intense or heightened
- Social media led to the amplification of the protest's message.
- Scientists studied the amplification of sound waves in the canyon.
- The speaker used emotional stories for amplification of her argument.
- The amplification of his anxiety made it hard to focus.
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a rhetorical device in which the writer repeats a word or phrase while adding more detail to it, in order to emphasize or clarify the meaning of the original statement
Amplification is a rhetorical device where a writer repeats a word or phrase and adds more details or information to emphasize or clarify the original statement. This technique helps to highlight the importance of a particular idea or concept by expanding on it and providing additional context. For example, if someone says, "The house was big, very big, with numerous rooms, a grand entrance, and a sprawling garden," they are using amplification to stress how large and impressive the house is by adding descriptive details.
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addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
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(electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current
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in an impartial manner