Enumeratio
Alexis Myers
Definition:
-figure of amplification in which a subject is divided into constituent parts or details, and may include a listing of causes, effects, problems, solutions, conditions, and consequences; the listing or detailing of the parts of something
Example #1
The girl was tall, a little on the shy side, a fine example of an average teenage girl, her attitude was a little cocky, and she made it clear that she meant business.
Example #2
This paper was very detailed, all in order, wrote in script, with great vocabulary, and it was the definition of a perfect paper.
Example #3
Mother came home to a spotless, beautiful, dusted, swept, and completely deep cleaned house thanks to her wonderful daughter.
Creating enumeratio, each sentence is a listing of details. These examples are all very descriptive and kind of choppy for a repetitive effect. The choppiness kind of emphasizes the details included in each sentence.
Why does Enumeratio work so well?
Enumeratio helps make detail more clear, just by breaking it up and listing it. It makes each sentence flow and helps a reader or listeners imagination. It could add imagery or just help catch someone's attention.
Citations:
- americanrhetoric.com/figures/enumeratio.htm
- Www.google.com/images
- http://grammar.about.com/od/e/g/Enumeratio.htm