Gradación

Definition

Gradación is a rhetorical device that involves arranging words or ideas in ascending or descending order of importance, intensity, or size. It creates an effect of increasing or decreasing intensity for emphasis.

Related terms

Hipérbole: It is an exaggeration used for emphasis.

Antítesis: This term refers to contrasting ideas placed side by side for comparison.

Anáfora: It is the repetition of words at the beginning of successive clauses for emphasis.