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The repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or clauses. An excellent example can be found in Shakespeare's ''Richard II'':

The repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or clauses. An excellent example can be found in Shakespeare's ''Richard II'':

{{cquote|'''This''' royal throne of kings, '''this''' sceptred isle,

{{cquote|'''This''' royal throne of kings, '''this''' sceptred isle, <br>

'''This''' earth of majesty, '''this''' seat of Mars,

'''This''' earth of majesty, '''this''' seat of Mars, <br>

'''This''' other Eden, demi-paradise,

'''This''' other Eden, demi-paradise, <br>

'''This''' fortress built by Nature for herself

'''This''' fortress built by Nature for herself <br>

Against infection and the hand of war.}}

Against infection and the hand of war.}}

[[Category:Literary Devices]]

[[Category:Literary Devices]]