1. the inversion of the usual order of words or clauses in a sentence
Usage: rhetoric; literary

Examples

• The poet used anastrophe in the line ‘Deep into that darkness peering.’
• Yoda’s speech pattern in Star Wars is a famous example of anastrophe.
• The phrase ‘this happy breed of men’ demonstrates anastrophe.
• Shakespeare frequently employed anastrophe for poetic effect.
• The teacher explained how anastrophe creates emphasis in literature.
• Writers use anastrophe to achieve a particular rhythm or meter.