Literary terms a-f

Question 0

Anaphora

Answer 0

is the opposite of epistrophe and means the repetition of the same phrase or word at the beginning of successive sentences such as in this example.
five years have passed
five summer, with the length of
five long winters ! and again i hear these waters

Question 1

Asyndeton

Answer 1

is derived from a Greek word asyndeton which means unconnected. it is a stylistic device used to intentionally eliminate conjunctions between the phrases and in the sentence, yet maintain the grammatical accuracy. Asyndeton helps in speeding up the rhythm of words. EX: “ This is the village among you who deceived you, who cheated you, who meant to betray you completely.

Question 2

Epistrophe

Answer 2

derived from a Greek word that means turning upon, which indicates the same word returns at the end of each sentence. EX:
“Hourly joys be still upon! Juno sings her blessings on you…
Scarcity and want shall shun you,
Ceres’ blessing so is on you.”