What Does an Anaphora Do

Anaphora is the repetition of a word or sequence of words at the beginning of successive clauses, phrases, or sentences. It is one of many rhetorical devices used by orators and writers to emphasize their message or to make their words memorable.

What does an anaphora do to the reader?

Anaphora is repetition at the beginning of a sentence to create emphasis. Anaphora serves the purpose of delivering an artistic effect to a passage. It is also used to appeal to the emotions of the audience in order to persuade, inspire, motivate and encourage them.

What are the benefits of using anaphora?

• they add rhythm to a passage.
• they can add emphasis and forcefulness to your message.
• they can often generate emotion such as solidarity, anger, hope, and fear.
• they can inspire others to your cause.
• they can make your writing more enjoyable to the reader.
• they can be thought-provoking.