Definitions

1. noun

A figure of speech in which a person or object is described as if it were another person or object, often to create a vivid or evocative image

“The poet used ekphory to describe the sun as a fiery charioteer.”

2. noun

A rhetorical device in which a person or object is described in exaggerated or elaborate terms, often to create a strong emotional response

“The orator used ekphory to describe the beauty of the city, painting a picture with words that left the audience in awe.”