anadiplosis

/ænˌædɪˈplɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

Rhetorical repetition of a word or phrase at the end of a clause or sentence to begin the next.

“The poet’s use of anadiplosis in the poem added a powerful emphasis to the themes of love and loss.”

2. noun

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is repeated from the end of a clause or sentence to the beginning of the next clause or sentence.

“The anadiplosis in the speech added a sense of rhythm and flow to the delivery.”

Synonyms

  • echoism
  • rhetorical repetition

Antonyms

  • aposiopesis
  • ellipsis