Quote by Amy Waldman

Religious speech is extreme, emotional, and motivational. It is anti-literal, relying on metaphor, allusion, and other rhetorical devices, and it assumes knowledge within a community of believers.

Religious speech is extreme, emotional, and motivational. It

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This quote suggests that religious speech tends to be intense, passionate, and compelling in nature. It goes beyond a literal interpretation of words and relies heavily on metaphorical language, allusions, and other persuasive techniques. Furthermore, religious speech assumes a level of shared knowledge and understanding among a community of believers.

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