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The mark of heightening the style in rhythm, diction, repetitions and figurative language that makes a…

A purple patch is a conspicuously ornate or heightened passage that stands out from the surrounding writing. It draws attention through rich diction, rhythm and figurative…

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The mark of heightening the style in rhythm, diction, repetitions and figurative language that makes a passage of verse especially a descriptive passage stand out from its context is known as __________.

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A purple patch is a conspicuously ornate or heightened passage that stands out from the surrounding writing. It draws attention through rich diction, rhythm and figurative language.

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