Definition of Anaphora:
The repetition of a word or phrase at the start of consecutive sentences.
Explanation:
The repetition of a word or phrase at the start of sentences in a row. For example: The exact reason I don't go out side. The exact reason I have no friends. The exact reason I have to take a different route home from school.
Definition of Epiphora (or epistrophe):
The repetition of words or phrases at the end of consecutive sentences.
Explanation:
Repeating a word or phrase at the end of sentences in a row. E.g: Ill have to fight to save the world. I'll have to run to save the world. And must be the one to save the world.
The effect:
General repetition emphases the point you are trying to get across. Sentences using these techniques can create tension and emphasise points in climaxes and buildups. They can also chow the character is mumbling or rambling and thinking deeply about a situation. It can also show they are emotional and depending on its use can show why emotion they are feeling.
These can be used in descriptions of stories to real a reader in (what a mouthful) and make hem want to read your story. It can also make a reader want to continue reading in the middle of a story.
Definition of Epizeuxis:
The immediate repetition of a word or phrase (consecutive) for emphasis.
Explanation:
Repeating a word or phrase straight after you just wrote it. For example: "zoos are a sick, sick place". This shows passion in your statement. It also emphasises your point and helps it stand out to the reader. It works very well in persuasive writing or just when you have an emotional character.
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