Definition and Examples of Epimone in Rhetoric

Definition and Examples of Epimone in Rhetoric Epimone (articulated eh-PIM-o-nee) is aâ rhetorical term for the incessant redundancy of an expression or question; harping on a point. Likewise known asâ perseverantia, leitmotif, and refrain.In Shakespeares Use of the Arts of Language (1947), Sister Miriam Joseph watches thatâ epimone is a successful figure in influencing the assessments of a group on account of its obstinate reiteration of a thought in similar words. In his Arte of English Poesie (1589), George Puttenham called epimone the long rehash and the adoration trouble. See Examples and Observations underneath. Likewise observe: CommoratioEpizeuxisSemantic SatiationSymploce EtymologyFrom the Greek, hesitating, delay Models Every one of his cerebrums are in the scruff of his neck, Simon Dedalus says. Welts of substance behind on him. Fat folds of neck, fat, neck, fat, neck.(James Joyce, Ulysses, 1922)Mr. Dick shook his head, as completely disavowing the recommendation; and having answered a large number occasions, and with extraordinary certainty, No poor person, no hobo, no bum, sir!(Charles Dickens, David Copperfield, 1850)We overlook very soonâ theâ things we figured we would never forget. We forgetâ theâ lovesâ and theâ betrayals alike,â forgetâ whatâ we whisperedâ and whatâ we screamed,â forgetâ whoâ we were.(Joan Didion, Keeping a Notebook, 1968)Epimone in Shakespeares OthelloPut cash in thy handbag; follow thou the wars; rout thy favor withan usurped facial hair; I state, put cash in thy satchel. Itcannot be that Desdemona should long proceed herlove to the Moorput cash in thy pursenor hehis to her: it was a fierce initiation, and thoushalt see a liable sequestration: put butmoney in thy purse.(Iago in William Shakespeares Othello, Act 1, scene 3) Epimone in Shakespeares Julius CaesarWho is here so base that would be a bondman? Assuming any, talk; for him I have annoyed. Who is here so impolite that would not be a Roman? On the off chance that any talk; for him have I offended.(Brutus in William Shakespeares Julius Caesar, Act 3, scene 2)Here, under leave of Brutus and the restFor Brutus is a respectable man;So are they all, all noteworthy menCome I to talk in Caesars funeral.He was my companion, steadfast and just to me;But Brutus says he was ambitious;And Brutus is a good man.He hath brought numerous hostages home to RomeWhose ransoms did the general coffers fill;Did this in Caesar appear ambitious?When that the poor have cried, Caesar hath wept:Ambition ought to be made of sterner stuff:Yet Brutus says he was ambitious;And Brutus is a fair man.You all saw that on the LupercalI threefold introduced him a royal crown,Which he did threefold cannot. Was this ambition?Yet Brutus says he was ambitious;And, certain, he is a good m an. . . .(Imprint Antony in William Shakespeares Julius Caesar, Act 3, scene 2) Epimone as a FallacyThere is an interesting expression named epimone . . . , the reason for which is to render some word or thought absurd by its successive redundancy, and demonstrating its peculiar character as a component of contention. However, in some cases from the incessant reiteration of an idea, is reasoned one of the most unpretentious misrepresentations known to language. This deception is regularly depended on by corrupt men during the fervor of political challenges, when some thought or point is accepted without confirmation to the burden and preference of a man or party; and however it might have no only establishment for help, yet is harped upon and remarked on so every now and again, that the oblivious expect that the charge must be valid, else it would not get so much thought; they apply to the issue viable the familiar aphorism: That where there is such a great amount of smoke there must be some fire.(Daniel F. Mill operator, Rhetoric as an Art of Persuasion: From t he Standpoint of a Lawyer. Plants, 1880)Calvinos EpimoneYou are going to start perusing Italo Calvinos new novel, If on a winters night an explorer. Unwind. Concentrate. Scatter each other idea. Let your general surroundings blur. Best to close the entryway; the TV is consistently on in the following room. Tell the others immediately, No, I dont need to stare at the TV! Raise your voicethey wont hear you otherwiseIm perusing! I dont need to be upset! Perhaps they havent heard you, with such racket; talk stronger, holler; Im starting to peruse Italo Calvinos new novel! . . .Locate the most agreeable position: situated, loosened up, nestled into, lying level. Level on your back, on your side, on your stomach. In an armchair, on the couch, in the rocker, the patio seat, on the ottoman. In the lounger, in the event that you have a lounger. On your bed, obviously, or in the bed. You can even remain on your hands, head down, in the yoga position. With the book topsy turvy, naturally.Of co urse, the perfect situation for perusing is something you can never discover. In the days of yore they used to peruse standing up, at a platform. Individuals were acquainted with remaining on their feet, without moving. They rested like that when they were burnt out riding a horse riding. No one at any point thought of perusing riding a horse; but then now, sitting in the seat, the book propped against the ponies mane, or possibly attached to the ponies ear with an exceptional outfit, appears to be appealing to you.(Italo Calvino, If on a winters night a voyager, 1979/1981)