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Tapinosis

Tapinosis (ta-pi-no’-sis): Giving a name to something which diminishes it in importance.

The King’s wearing his metal sparkly-hat again!

Definition courtesy of: “Silva Rhetoricae” (rhetoric.byu.edu)

Anesis (an’-e-sis): Adding a concluding sentence that diminishes the effect of what has been said previously. The opposite of epitasis.

He was smart, funny, and generally open to new ideas. However, his temper was off the charts.

Definition courtesy of “Silva Rhetoricae” (rhetoric.edu.byu)