emplection

/ɛmˈplɛkʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or lines, especially in poetry.

“The poet’s use of emplection added a sense of rhythm to the narrative.”

Synonyms

  • anaphora
  • repetition

Antonyms

  • diversity
  • variability