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Anaphora – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

This blog post is about Anaphora, a Figure of Repetition. It is part of a series on repetition. I share them as the English language has hundreds of literary devices…

Ira KoretskyApril 8, 2015

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50 Communication Mantras to Live By 2015

Since 2011, I have been sharing The Chief Storyteller®'s Top 50 Communication Mantras. I have become more reflective and contemplative in December and January. One thing I like to do is…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 7, 2015

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Epanalepsis – Be More Memorable, Have More Impact

Epanalepsis is a Figure of Speech for improving Emphasis & Impact. It is part of a series on figures of speech and rhetoric. I share them as the English language…

Ira KoretskyAugust 20, 2014

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Turbo Encabulator – Complete Text of the Best, Worst Example of Jargon

The other day, I gave one of our Executive Storytelling training workshops. In it, I showed one of my all-time favorite commercial videos, the Turbo Encabulator (video below). I show…

Ira KoretskyJuly 16, 2014

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Auxesis – Use this Figure of Speech to Amplify Your Words

Let me introduce you to Auxesis, a Figure of Amplification. It occurs when you place your words or phrases in a climatic order. This article is part of a growing…

Ira KoretskyMarch 19, 2014

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While this Tripp and Tyler Video is Hilarious, Was it Effective?

If you unfamiliar with Tripp and Tyler, they "are a sketch comedy duo most known for their hilarious and viral YouTube video" commercials (website link). Leadercast, a business leadership event…

Ira KoretskyMarch 5, 2014

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50 Communication Mantras to Live By 2014

For the past three years (2011, 2012, 2013), I shared our Top 50 Communication Mantras for The Chief Storyteller®. If you are like me, in December and January, I reflect…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 8, 2014

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Onomatopoeia – A Powerful Way to Improve Your Communication Effectiveness

Find below everything you need to know about Onomatopoeia. It is a word that actually looks like the sound it makes. It is a Figure of Speech or Rhetorical Term…

Ira KoretskyOctober 9, 2013

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Portmanteau Ensures Uniqueness and Differentiation

One way to ensure uniqueness and ensure competitive differentiation for your company name, product name, or service name, is to develop the name as a Portmanteau. According to Merriam-Webster’s Online…

Ira KoretskyMay 8, 2013

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50 Communication Mantras to Live By 2013

For the past two years (2011 and 2012), I shared my top 50 business storytelling and communication mantras. As I plan for 2013, I always look to my list to…

Ira KoretskyJanuary 17, 2013

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Anaphora – Increase Impact with this Word Repetition

Epanalepsis – Be More Memorable, Have More Impact

Turbo Encabulator – Complete Text of the Best, Worst Example of Jargon

Auxesis – Use this Figure of Speech to Amplify Your Words

Onomatopoeia – A Powerful Way to Improve Your Communication Effectiveness

Portmanteau Ensures Uniqueness and Differentiation

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