What is a roundabout way of expression, in only one word? English Grammar English Composition Literary Devices 1 Answer David P Oct 27, 2016 Convolution or circumlocution. Answer link Related questions Are you familiar with the poem of Pablo Neruda, Tonight I Can Write The Saddest Lines? Just... What is the difference between diction and tone? What is an example of theme? What is the definition of theme? What is the definition of allusion? What is an example of allusion? What are some examples of hyperbole? What is an analogy? Can someone give me an example of an analogy? Question #61f2a See all questions in Literary Devices Impact of this question 4981 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License