Anaphoral

/ænˈæfərəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or involving anaphora, the repetition of words at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences for emphasis.

Etymology

From Greek anaphora (a carrying back) + -al (relating to), from ana- (back) + pherein (to carry).

Kelly Says

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I have a dream' speech is a masterclass in anaphoral rhetoric—the repetition of 'I have a dream' makes the message stick in your brain like a catchy song hook.

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