+**Direct address** is a linguistic and rhetorical device, directly naming or indicating the person or entity being spoken to. It often employs a [vocative](/wiki/vocative) term, like a name or pronoun, to engage the [audience](/wiki/audience) with immediacy. This technique fosters a personal connection, drawing the listener directly into the message.
+## See also
+- [Rhetoric](/wiki/rhetoric)
+- [Grammar](/wiki/grammar)
+- [Communication](/wiki/communication)