Pronunciation: e-nal'-la-ge
Alternate Spelling: Gk. “change”
Latin Synonyms: figure of exchange
The substitution of grammatically different but semantically equivalent constructions.
Note: Erasmus delineated numerous specific methods of enallage as ways of varying expression by substituting equivalent expressions in order to build copia.
"I consumed the triple-decker pizza" (active verb) through enallage of mood is transformed to: "The triple-decker pizza was consumed by me" (passive verb).