Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or using anaphora, especially in literature or rhetoric.

“The professor analyzed the anaphoric structure of the poem, highlighting its use of repetition to convey meaning.”

2. noun

A word or phrase that refers back to a previous word or phrase, often for emphasis or clarity.

“The anaphor in the sentence ‘He went to the store. I went to the store’ is ‘I went’ which refers back to ‘he’.”

3. noun

In linguistics, a word or phrase that refers forward to a later point in the text or discourse.

“The anaphor in the narrative helped to create a sense of continuity and coherence.”