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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Language Feature: Anaphora

What is it? 
Anaphora is an is a rhetorical device in which a word or expression is repeated at the beginning of a number of sentences, clauses, or phrases.

Why we used/What is the effect?  
Anaphora appeals to the feeling, or pathos of your audience. By repeating a word or phrase, your readers or listeners start to anticipate the next line.

Find two examples online
Because of your smile.
Because the way you hold me.

Write an example yourself
Because you’ll stand.
Because you’ll always stand by me.

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