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Anaphora

Repeating the same opening words for effect.

Noun · pronounced uh-NAF-er-uh

What it means:

Anaphora is the repetition of the same word or phrase at the start of several sentences or lines, building rhythm and weight.

"We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds" is a famous use of anaphora.

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