Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Extollation

👉 In the context of literature, "extollation" is a literary technique used to express praise or admiration for something. It involves using descriptive language and imagery to evoke strong emotions in the reader. For example, in Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," Hamlet extolls his own worthiness as an "exalted man" through his speech: "Ah! how I should be esteemed with a title of distinction! How I should be honored with a noble name! How I should be called a

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