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hyperbole

noun

Deliberate exaggeration used for effect.

Deliberate exaggeration

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exaggeration overstatement amplification

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rhetorical

adjective

Relating to the effective use of language; sometimes intended for effect without expecting a literal answer.

Using language for effect

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persuasive expressive stylistic oratorical

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rhetorical question

noun

A question asked for effect, without expecting an answer.

Question asked for effect

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question for effect question requiring no answer

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