Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epanadiplosis
Noun
/ˌɛpəˌnædɪˈpləʊsɪs/
Definition
The repetition of the initial word or words of a clause or sentence at the end of that same clause or sentence.
Examples
- “The king is dead, long live the king!”
- “Rejoice in the joy of life; live your life in joy!”
Meaning
Epanadiplosis is a rhetorical device used to create emphasis or a sense of closure by repeating the same words at both the beginning and the end of a phrase.
Synonyms
- repetition
- anadiplosis
- enclosure
