Mimesis

Pronunciation: my-mee'-sis

Alternate Spelling: Gk. "imitation"

Definition

Greek name for the rhetorical pedagogy known as imitation. The imitation of another's gestures, pronunciation, or utterance.

Examples

The enemy said, "I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them."

Delivery Progymnasmata: Impersonation Rhetorical Pedagogy: imitation