Ap Running Notes (21-24)

Question 1

Anaphora

Answer 1

In writing or speech, the deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence in order to achieve an artistic effect is known as anaphora. Anaphora, possibly the oldest literary device, has its roots in biblical psalms used to emphasize certain words or phrases. Gradually, Elizabethan and Romantic writers brought this device into practice.

Question 2

Epistrophe

Answer 2

Derived from a greek word that means turning upon, which indicated the same word returns at the end of each sentence. Epistrophe is a stylist device that can be defined as the repetition of phrases or words at the end of the clauses or sentences. It is also called epiphora. Epistrophe examples are frequently found in literary pieces, in writing and speeches. The opposite of EPISTROPHE is…..

Question 3

Asyndeton

Answer 3

Derived from a greek word asyndeton which means unconnected. It is a stylistic devise used in literature or poetry to intentionally eliminate conjunctions between the phrases and in the sentence, yet maintain the grammatical accuracy. This literary tool helps in reducing the indirect meaning of the phrase and presents it in a concise form. Asyndeton helps in speeding up the rhythm of words. Mostly this technique is employed in speech but can be used in written works too.

Question 4

Polysyndeton

Answer 4

The term comes form a greek word meaning “bound together” it makes use of coordinating conjugations like “and”, “or”, “but” and “nor” (mostly and and or) which are used to join successive words, phrases or clauses in such a way that these conjunctions might have been omitted.