Definition

A rhetorical device where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of a new clause or sentence, creating a connection between the two parts.

Example

In his speech, he used anadiplosis to emphasize his point: "Strength through unity, unity through faith."

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term anadiplosis?

Yeah, it’s when a word at the end of a sentence is repeated at the start of the next one, right?

Exactly! It's a cool way to create emphasis in writing.

Totally! I’d love to try using anadiplosis in my poetry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anadiplosis is formed from "ana-" (meaning again) and "diplosis" (from Greek "diploun", meaning to double). The term refers to the rhetorical device where the last word of a clause or sentence is repeated at the beginning of the next clause or sentence, effectively doubling its impact.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('ana-') and 'doubling' ('diplosis') to remember that anadiplosis involves repeating a word at the start of the next phrase.

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