Anaphora
Anaphora is a repeating of a word or expression at the beginning of sequential phrases, clauses, sentences, or verses, especially for rhetorical or poetic effect [1].
Anaphora can be defined as the repetition of a word or words at the beginning of two or more successive verses, clauses, or sentences [2].
Anaphora is a stylistic figure of speech consisting of repeating the same elements at the beginning of each parallel row (stanza, verse, etc.) [Karimova, 67].
Anaphora is a rhetorical device used to emphasize meaning and add a rhythm to a passage. This technique consists of the reiteration of a specific word or phrase at the beginning of successive lines or passages. The repetition of a word intensifies the overall meaning of the piece. Writers and public speakers use anaphora as a form of persuasion or a method to fortify a particular idea. Many politicians use anaphora in their speeches to make the important points stand out to the audience. In this instance, anaphora is used to make specific ideas clear and memorable to those listening. Anaphora is also used in songs, it makes them catchy and easy to remember.
In grammar, anaphora is the use of a pronoun or similar word to refer back to an earlier word or phrase. Using an anaphor in grammar avoids repetition in conversation or text. [4].
⠀ 1. Retrieved from: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anaphora].
⠀ 2. Retrieved from: Dictionary.com [https://www.dictionary.com/browse/anaphora].
⠀ 3. Karimova Shakhnozaxon Karimovna. (2021). ANAPHORA AS AN ESSENTIAL TYPE OF POETIC FIGURES. European Journal of Research Development and Sustainability. 2. Spain: Scholarzest.
⠀ 4. Retrieved from: Your Dictionary [https://examples.yourdictionary.com/anaphora-examples.html].