Anadiplose
dieNounanadiplosis; the repetition of the last word of a clause at the beginning of the next
English translations
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Word details
- German meaning
- Anadiplose ist eine rhetorische Figur, bei der das letzte Wort oder die letzten Wörter eines Satzes oder einer Klausel am Anfang des nächsten Satzes oder der nächsten Klausel wiederholt werden.
- English meaning
- Anadiplosis is a rhetorical device in which the last word or words of one sentence or clause are repeated at the beginning of the next sentence or clause.
- Synonym
- Wiederholung, Kettenreim
- German example
- Der Glaube bringt Liebe, Liebe bringt Hoffnung.
- English example
- Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Anadiplose
- Plural Form
- die Anadiplosen
Example sentences with “Anadiplose”
Die Anadiplose verstärkt die rhetorische Wirkung des Textes. (Anadiplosis reinforces the rhetorical effect of the text.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Anadiplose a common literary device in German?
Yes, it is a classic rhetorical figure (Stilmittel) used to create emphasis. It is a feminine noun (die), plural 'Anadiplosen'.