Ecphonesis (ἐκφώνησις) has two distinct meanings: == In Literature == === In Ancient Greek Literature === An ecphonesis is an emotional, exclamatory phrase (exclamation) used in poetry, drama, or song. It is a rhetorical device that originated in ancient literature. Examples: === In American Literature === Ecphonesis started back in anci... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecphonesis
Ec`pho·ne'sis noun [ New Latin , from Greek .... See Ecphonema .] (Rhet.) An animated or passionate exclamation. « The feelings by the ecphonesis are very various.» Gibbs. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/7