Chiasmus
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An inversion of the order of words or phrases, when repeated orsubsequently referred to in a sentence; thus,If e'er to bless thy sons My voice or hands deny, These hands letuseful skill forsake, This voice in silence die. Dwight.
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- (rhetorical figure): A reversing of the order of words in corresponding pairs of phrases.
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Extremely hot, above that of being hawt or even just plain old hot. Chiasmus is the best compliment you can give when talking about anothers looks.
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