Anastrophe is the deliberate changing of normal word order for emphasis. For example:
“Enter the forest primeval.”
“On a black cloak sparkle the stars.”
“Bright he was not.”
Antanaclasis is when the same word is repeated but with a different sense each time. Antanaclasis creates comic effect when used in the form of irony and pun. Political leaders make use of this technique in order to persuade and draw the attention of audience.
“If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired, with enthusiasm.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said:
Groucho Marx in 1933 said:
Very useful. Thanks
You’re welcome, Henry. I’m happy the rhetorical devices are useful.
Always. I love to expand my knowledge of the craft.
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More of those pesky rhetorical devices!! Who thinks up these little darlings? Lots of fun, though — thanks, Julaina.
I wonder who thought them up too. I used to think there were 30 or so but it seems the list just goes on and on. I find them food for thought
I love your blog !!!!! Thanks, dear Julaina!
Thanks so much, Cynthia, for reading Timetowritenow. I appreciate your likes on Facebook too. We writers like to hear from our blog readers.
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