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ecphonesis

noun/ɛkˈfoʊ.nə.sɪs/

an exclamatory phrase or expression of emotion

The poet's use of ecphonesis added a dramatic flair to the reading, emphasizing the deep emotions felt in the moment.

exclamationexclamatory phrasecry
word origin — from Greek 'ekphonēsis', meaning 'a calling out'.