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Anaphora
⭐ MasteredAnaphora is the repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of several sentences or lines. It builds rhythm and emphasis, as in 'We shall fight... we shall fight'.
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Anaphora is a famous technique used in many inspiring speeches throughout history.
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Anaphora is the repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of several sentences or lines. It builds rhythm and emphasis, as in the repeated phrase We shall. Anaphora is a common technique in speeches and poems.
Repeating the opening words helps the listener feel the momentum of the argument.
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