Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
epanalepsis
Noun
ˌɛp.ə.nəˈlɛp.sɪs
Definition
Epanalepsis is a rhetorical device where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning and the end of a sentence or clause, creating emphasis and coherence.
Examples
- The king is dead; long live the king!
- Nothing is worse than doing nothing.
Meaning
This term often serves to highlight important ideas in literature or speech by revisiting a concept, thus giving it more weight.
Synonyms
- repetition
- reiteration
- redoubling
