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“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.”

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Amy Waldman
Amy Waldman

Amy Waldman is an American author born on May 21, 1969. Her works are known for their profound social commentary and rich narrative techniques. Waldman's debut novel, 'The Submission,' published in 2006, received widespread acclaim and won multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize. more

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