anaphora

• Substantivo que designa uma figura de linguagem ou recurso gramatical em que uma palavra ou frase é repetida no início de orações ou versos consecutivos, ou o uso de um pronome para retomar um termo mencionado anteriormente.

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.

   Anáfora

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscoreference

2. Rhetorical deviceC1formal

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

   Anáfora

   • 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.

   Sinônimosepanaphora