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the act of making something more intense or heightened
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
What is "amplification"?
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.
addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
(electronics) the act of increasing voltage or power or current
in an impartial manner
