anaphora

• Nom désignant une figure de style ou un procédé grammatical où un mot ou une phrase est répété en début de phrases successives, ou lorsqu'un pronom reprend un mot mentionné précédemment.

A noun referring to a rhetorical or grammatical device where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses, or where a pronoun substitutes for a previously mentioned word.

1. Grammatical referenceC1formal

   The use of a word (such as a pronoun) that refers back to a previously mentioned word or phrase.

   anaphore (référence grammaticale)

   • In the sentence 'John left because he was tired,' 'he' is an anaphora for 'John.'
   • Anaphora helps avoid repetition in writing.
   • The pronoun 'it' in 'I saw the movie and it was great' is an example of anaphora.

   Synonymescoreference

2. Rhetorical deviceC1formal

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

   Anaphore (figure de style)

   • Martin Luther King Jr. used anaphora in his 'I Have a Dream' speech.
   • 'We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds' is a famous anaphora.
   • Anaphora creates a powerful rhythmic effect in poetry and speeches.

   Synonymesepanaphora