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'''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'':
'''Anaphora''' is the repetition of the same [[word]] or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or [[Clause|clauses]]. It is often used to create a rhythmic effect, or to highlight the importance of a concept. As one of the oldest poetic devices, it is a common feature in devotional and religious poetry, and is found in many [[Psalms]]<ref>http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/5770</ref>.
{{cquote|The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
-- Psalm 93:3}}
Another 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.}}
== References ==
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[[Category:Literary Devices]]
[[Category:Literary Devices]]
[[Category:Poetry]]