Epanalepsis

ENZH

What Does Epanalepsis Mean?

  • 首尾相接
  • 回环重复
  • 首末相连

Epanalepsis Pronunciation

/ˌɛpəˈnəˌlɛp.sɪs/

Epanalepsis Definition

noun

Definition

A rhetorical device in which the beginning of a clause or sentence is repeated at the end of the same clause or sentence.

In ZH

一种修辞手法,在一个从句或句子的开头重复相同的部分,在同一从句或句子的结尾再重复一次。

How to Use Epanalepsis in a Sentence

  • The phrase 'The king is dead, long live the king' is a classic example of epanalepsis.
  • In the poem, the line 'Nothing is better than the love of a friend; nothing is better' uses epanalepsis effectively.
  • Epanalepsis can add emphasis to a statement by repeating the initial words at the end.
  • She said, 'Rejoice in your own strength; rejoice,' illustrating the use of epanalepsis beautifully.
  • In rhetoric, students learn how epanalepsis can enhance the persuasive power of their arguments.