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epizeuxisnoun
Repeating words in immediate succession.
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Epizeuxis
In rhetoric, epizeuxis is the repetition of a word or phrase in immediate succession, typically within the same sentence, for vehemence or emphasis. A closely related rhetorical device is diacope, which involves word repetition that is broken up by a single intervening word, or a small number of intervening words.As a rhetorical device, epizeuxis is utilized to create an emotional appeal, thereby inspiring and motivating the audience. However, epizeuxis can also be used for comic effect.
Webster Dictionary
Epizeuxisnoun
a figure by which a word is repeated with vehemence or emphasis, as in the following lines: -
Etymology: [L., fr. Gr. a fastening together, repetition, fr. to fasten to or upon; 'epi` upon + to join, yoke.]
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Epizeuxis
In rhetoric, an epizeuxis is the repetition of words in immediate succession, for vehemence or emphasis.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Epizeuxis
ep-i-zūk′sis, n. (rhet.) the immediate repetition of a word for emphasis. [Gr.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of epizeuxis in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of epizeuxis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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