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The repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or clauses. An excellent example can be found in Shakespeare's ''Richard II'': | The repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or clauses. An excellent example can be found in Shakespeare's ''Richard II'': | ||
| − | {{cquote|'''This''' royal throne of kings, '''this''' sceptred isle, <br> | + | {{cquote|'''This''' royal throne of kings, '''this''' sceptred isle, <br> '''This''' earth of majesty, '''this''' seat of Mars, <br> '''This''' other Eden, demi-paradise, <br> '''This''' fortress built by Nature for herself <br> Against infection and the hand of war.}} |
| − | '''This''' earth of majesty, '''this''' seat of Mars, <br> | ||
| − | '''This''' other Eden, demi-paradise, <br> | ||
| − | '''This''' fortress built by Nature for herself <br> | ||
| − | Against infection and the hand of war.}} | ||
[[Category:Literary Devices]] | [[Category:Literary Devices]] | ||
Revision as of 16:42, May 6, 2009
The repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive phrases or clauses. An excellent example can be found in Shakespeare's Richard II:
| “ | This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle, This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars, This other Eden, demi-paradise, This fortress built by Nature for herself Against infection and the hand of war. |
” |