What is the placing of words and members in a sentence in such a manner as to contribute to force and beauty or clearness of expression called?
order — (Rhet.) The placing of words and members in a sentence in such a manner as to contribute to force and beauty or clearness of expression. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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