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What is 'euphuism'?

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Pompous and affected style of writing

Euphuism is the elaborate, highly affected prose style associated with John Lyly's Euphues. Its balanced antitheses, alliteration and elaborate comparisons make 'pompous and affected' the best description among the options.

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