Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hypostrophe

Noun

/haɪˈpɒstrəfi/

Definition

A rhetorical device where one word or phrase is placed beneath another to create an emphasis or contrast.

Examples

In the poem, the author employs hypostrophe to highlight the contrasting emotions of love and loss.
The speech included several examples of hypostrophe, drawing attention to the key themes.

Meaning

Hypostrophe is often used in literary contexts to enhance the meaning of words by placing them in relation to each other, emphasizing certain characteristics or traits by their position.