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Syntactical Devices Tara DeFazio - Coggle Diagram
Syntactical Devices Tara DeFazio
Anadiplosis
Repetition of the final word words of a sentence or line at the beginning of the next
"And then again, we many never know exactly. Exactly what?"
Anaphora
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
"Her coat and hat hung on a hook in the hall, as if she'd only stepped out for a moment. Her wedding china was on display in the parlor cabinet. Her sheet music sat on the piano."
Antithesis
A contrast or opposition between two things
"Jeddy and I weren't law-breakers. We'd never even had a drink. But like a lot of folks along with that coast we weren't against keeping our eyes open if there was a chance of profit in it.
Asyndeton
Omission of conjugations that ordinarily join words or clauses
"There'd be bottles still still wedged inside-whiskey,vodka, brandy, even champagne"
Epanalepsis
Repetition after intervening words
"We'll discuss this later,at a more appropriate time," my mother said with arched brows. She meant, "a time when Ruben is not here to listen."
Epistrophe
The repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences
"Its about time you started supporting your own lifestyle. What lifestyle?
Polysyndeton
Using conjugations in close succession, especially where some would usually be omitted
"Whatever Jeddy thought or felt, I understood and respected, and I'd step back and make allowances for it."