ametabole

/əˌmɛtəˈboʊli/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of poetic reversal or wordplay in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of a sentence or verse, often with a twist or surprise

“The poet’s use of ametabole added a layer of complexity to the poem.”

Synonyms

  • anastrophe
  • metabole

Antonyms

  • prolepsis