noun
- plural of anaphora; instances of the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, sentences, or lines
Usage: rhetoric; literary
Examples
- The speech contained several powerful anaphoras that emphasized the speaker’s main points.
- Students analyzed the anaphoras in Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.
- The poet used multiple anaphoras throughout the collection to create rhythm and emphasis.
- Literary critics noted the effective use of anaphoras in the novel’s opening chapter.
- The teacher explained how anaphoras can make writing more persuasive and memorable.
- Ancient orators frequently employed anaphoras to strengthen their arguments.