1. of, relating to, or involving anaphora (the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences)
Usage: linguistics and rhetoric term; formal register

Examples

• The anaphoral structure of the poem creates a rhythmic, emphatic effect.
• Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech uses anaphoral repetition to build power and conviction.
• The speaker employed anaphoral devices to make the message more memorable.
• Anaphoral patterns are common in poetry and persuasive writing.
• The anaphoral opening of each stanza reinforces the central theme.