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epiphora

/ɪˈpɪf.ə.rə/

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noun

/ɪˈpɪf.ə.rə/C2formalart
  • ruРиторический приём, при котором одно и то же слово или фраза повторяется в конце последовательных предложений, фраз или стихов.

A rhetorical device in which the same word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses, sentences, or verses.

  1. Rhetorical deviceC2formal

    The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences for emphasis.

    ruРиторический приём

    • In his speech, he used epiphora by repeating 'we will fight' at the end of each sentence.
    • The poet employed epiphora to create a rhythmic effect in the final lines.
    • Epiphora is often used in political speeches to reinforce a key message.

    Synonymsantistropheepistrophe

    Antonymsanaphora

Forms
  • epiphoras plural form
  • epiphoras' possessive plural form
  • epiphora's possessive singular form