Repetition
Definition
Repetition is when words, phrases, or ideas are repeated for emphasis and impact. It reinforces key points and creates rhythm and structure in writing.
Analogy
Think of repetition like doing push-ups during exercise. Just like how doing multiple repetitions strengthens your muscles, repeating words strengthens the impact and message of a piece of writing.
Related terms
Parallelism: The repetition of grammatical structures or patterns in sentences or phrases.
Anaphora: The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
Epistrophe: The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
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