Alankara (rhetoric)

Alankara, in rhetoric, refers to the use of stylistic devices and figures of speech to enhance communication and evoke emotional or aesthetic responses. It involves embellishments like metaphors, similes, alliterations, and other poetic techniques that make language more impactful and memorable. Alankara aims to add beauty, depth, and emphasis to messages, often used in literature, speeches, and religious texts to engage listeners or readers more deeply and convey ideas with elegance and nuance.