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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'':

'''Anaphora''' is the repetition of the same [[word]] or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or [[Clause|clauses]]. An excellent example can be found in [[Shakespeare|Shakespeare's]] ''Richard II'':

{{cquote|'''This''' royal throne of kings, '''this''' sceptred isle, <br> '''This''' earth of majesty, '''this''' seat of Mars, <br> '''This''' other Eden, demi-paradise, <br> '''This''' fortress built by Nature for herself <br> Against infection and the hand of war.}}

{{cquote|'''This''' royal throne of kings, '''this''' sceptred isle, <br> '''This''' earth of majesty, '''this''' seat of Mars, <br> '''This''' other Eden, demi-paradise, <br> '''This''' fortress built by Nature for herself <br> Against infection and the hand of war.}}

[[Category:Literary Devices]]

[[Category:Literary Devices]]