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| − | '''Anaphora''' is the repetition of the same [[word]] or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or [[Clause|clauses]]. | + | '''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>. |
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| + | {{cquote|The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. | ||
| + | -- Psalm 93:3}} | ||
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| + | 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.}} | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Literary Devices]] | [[Category:Literary Devices]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Poetry]] | ||
Revision as of 15:04, August 31, 2011
Anaphora is the repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or 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[1].
| “ | The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves.
-- Psalm 93:3 |
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Another excellent example can be found in Shakespeare's Richard II:
| “ | This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise, This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war. |
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