ethopoeia

/ˌɛθəˈpoʊɪə/ or /ˌɛθəˈpoʊɪˌə/

Definitions

1. noun

A rhetorical device in which the character of the speaker is used to enhance the effect of what is being said

“The poet’s use of ethopoeia allowed the reader to connect with the narrator’s emotions on a deeper level.”

Synonyms

  • literary device
  • rhetorical device

Antonyms

  • aletheia
  • truth