Definitions

1. noun

A figure of speech in which the second part of a comparison is repeated at the beginning to form a new comparison.

“The use of epanodos in the poem added a layer of depth to the meaning.”

2. rare, poetic term

A repetition of words or phrases in a different order to create a rhetorical effect.

“The poet’s use of epanodos in the verse was a deliberate choice to emphasize the theme.”