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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'': | |
{{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]] | ||
Revision as of 02:26, May 30, 2009
Anaphora is 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:
| “ | 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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