What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
anaphora
Example
We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. [anaphora: repetition of 'we shall fight']
Example
Every day, every night, in every way, I am getting better and better. [anaphora: repetition of 'every']
echo
Example
The echo of her footsteps bounced off the walls of the empty hallway. [echo: noun]
Example
I love ice cream! - Me too, I love ice cream as well. [echo: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Echo is more commonly used than anaphora in everyday language. Echo is versatile and can be used in various contexts, while anaphora is less common and typically used in formal and literary contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between anaphora and echo?
Anaphora is typically associated with a formal and literary tone, while echo is associated with an informal and conversational tone.
