CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

A LEGEND OF THE NORTHLAND

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is anaphora?
A
2 or more lines starts with same word
B
Repetition of same word in a line
C
Both A and B
D
None of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Often used in political speeches and occasionally in prose and poetry, anaphora is the repetition of a word or words at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or lines to create a sonic effect.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term anaphora refers to a poetic technique in which successive phrases or lines begin with the same words, often resembling a litany. The repetition can be as simple as a single word or as long as an entire phrase.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anaphora is the repetition of words or phrases in a group of sentences, clauses, or poetic lines.

Detailed explanation-4: -Anaphora in Literature and Film “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.”

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