Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
antistrophe
noun
/ˈæntɪˌstroʊfi/
Definition
A rhetorical device involving a repeating phrase or expression following a preceding phrase or expression, often creating a sense of balance or rhythm.
Examples
- The poet’s use of antistrophe in the refrain added a musical quality to the piece.
- In her speech, she effectively used antistrophe to reinforce her argument.
Meaning
In poetry and rhetoric, antistrophe is used to emphasize a theme or idea through repetition that usually occurs in a symmetrical manner.
Synonyms
- repetition
- anaphora
- echo
