What does anaphora mean?
Definitions for anaphora
əˈnæf ər əanapho·ra
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Princeton's WordNet
anaphoranoun
using a pronoun or similar word instead of repeating a word used earlier
epanaphora, anaphoranoun
repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses
GCIDE
anaphoranoun
The use of a substitute word, such as a pronoun, in reference to a something already mentioned in a discourse; also, the relation between the substitute word and its antecedent. It is contrasted with cataphora, the use of a pronoun for a word or topic not yet mentioned. Thus, in the sentence
Wiktionary
anaphoranoun
The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
anaphoranoun
An expression that can refer to virtually any referent, the specific referent being defined by context.
anaphoranoun
An expression that refers to a preceding expression.
Etymology: From ἀναφορά, from ἀνά + φέρω.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
ANAPHORAnoun
A figure, when several clauses of a sentence are begun with the same word, or sound; as,— Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this world?
Etymology: ἀναφοϱὰ.
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anaphora
Anaphora is a rhetorical device or figure of speech in which a word or group of words is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences. It is often used to emphasize an idea, evoke an emotional response from the audience, or create a rhythmic effect in writing or speech.
Webster Dictionary
Anaphoranoun
a repetition of a word or of words at the beginning of two or more successive clauses
Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. 'anafora`, fr. 'anafe`rein to carry up or back; 'ana` + fe`rein to carry.]
Wikidata
Anaphora
In rhetoric, an Anaphora is a rhetorical device that consists of repeating a sequence of words at the beginnings of neighboring clauses, thereby lending them emphasis. In contrast, an epistrophe is repeating words at the clauses' ends. One author well known for his use of anaphora is Charles Dickens. Some of his best-known works constantly portray their themes through use of this literary tool.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Anaphora
an′af-or-a, n. (rhet.) the repetition of the same word or phrase in several successive clauses, as in 1 Cor. i. 20. [Gr.; ana, back, pher-ein, to bear.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
anaphora
A term sometimes applied to the oblique ascensions of the stars.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of anaphora in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of anaphora in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- الجناسArabic
- anaforaCzech
- AnapherGerman
- anaphoraGreek
- anáforaSpanish
- anaforaBasque
- anaphoreFrench
- anaforaIndonesian
- vísiorð, klifun, runklifun, anafóraIcelandic
- anaforaItalian
- anafoor, anaforaDutch
- anáforaPortuguese
- анафораRussian
- anaforaSerbo-Croatian
- anaforSwedish
- anaphoraVietnamese
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