Definitions

1. noun

A rhetorical or literary figure in which two or more clauses, phrases, or words are balanced against each other, often for emphasis or effect.

“The poem’s use of a chiasm added depth and meaning to the narrative.”

2. noun

A figure of speech in which two or more ideas are balanced against each other, often in a symmetrical pattern.

“The professor explained the concept of a chiasm in the poem, highlighting its use of reversal and repetition.”

3. noun

A type of literary structure in which a pattern of repetition is used to emphasize a point or create a sense of rhythm.

“The author’s use of a chiasm in the novel added a sense of musicality to the prose.”

4. noun

A figure of speech in which two or more ideas or phrases are balanced against each other, often in a way that creates a sense of tension or contrast.

“The poet’s use of a chiasm in the sonnet created a sense of drama and tension.”