Definitions
- Referring to a rhetorical device where a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses or sentences. - Used in speeches, poetry, and literature to emphasize a point or create a memorable effect. - Also known as epistrophe or antistrophe.
- Referring to a rhetorical device where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences. - Used in speeches, poetry, and literature to emphasize a point or create a memorable effect. - Also known as epanaphora or anaphorism.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are rhetorical devices used in speeches, poetry, and literature.
- 2Both involve repetition of a word or phrase.
- 3Both are used to emphasize a point or create a memorable effect.
- 4Both can be used to create a sense of rhythm or musicality in language.
What is the difference?
- 1Position: Epiphora repeats a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences, while anaphora repeats a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
- 2Effect: Epiphora creates a sense of conclusion or finality, while anaphora creates a sense of anticipation or expectation.
- 3Emphasis: Epiphora emphasizes the repeated word or phrase by placing it at the end of a sentence, while anaphora emphasizes the repeated word or phrase by placing it at the beginning of a sentence.
- 4Usage: Epiphora is more commonly used in persuasive writing or speeches, while anaphora is more commonly used in poetic or literary contexts.
Remember this!
Epiphora and anaphora are both rhetorical devices used in speeches, poetry, and literature to create emphasis and a memorable effect. The difference between epiphora and anaphora is their position, effect, emphasis, variation, and usage. Epiphora repeats a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses or sentences, creating a sense of conclusion or finality, while anaphora repeats a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences, creating a sense of anticipation or expectation.
