Definitions

1. noun

A rhetorical device in which two or more clauses are related to each other through a reversal of structures, often for a striking effect.

“The politician’s speech was full of clever chiasmi that left the audience in awe.”

2. noun

A figure of speech in which ideas are repeated in reverse order.

“The poem’s use of chiasmus created a powerful and memorable conclusion.”

3. verb

To arrange or structure something in the form of a chiasmus.

“The writer chose to chiasmus the dialogue to emphasize the characters’ contrasting perspectives.”