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Anaphora

Definition:

Anaphora is a rhetorical device where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences for emphasis.

Usage:

As a noun:

1. Anaphora is commonly used in poetry to create rhythm and emphasis.
2. In public speaking, anaphora can be employed to captivate and persuade the audience.

As a verb:

1. To make her speech more impactful, the speaker chose to anaphora the phrase "I have a dream" repeatedly.
2. He anaphoras certain key words to emphasize the significance of his argument.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. "We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France." - Winston Churchill
2. "In every cry of every man, In every Infant's cry of fear, In every voice, in every ban" - William Blake

As a verb:

1. "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed..." - Martin Luther King Jr.
2. "My life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration." - Sadhguru

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