ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

HAMLET

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What literary term best describes the quote, “Words, words, words!”?
A
Alliteration
B
Consonance
C
Assonance
D
Repetition
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Anaphora is the repetition of words or phrases in a group of sentences, clauses, or poetic lines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Repetition can mean repetitive words, ideas, or phrases, while anaphora specifically means the repetition of the first part of successive clauses. Therefore, anaphora is a specific kind of repetition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anaphora and epistrophe both implement artistic use of repetition in sentences, clauses, or phrases; however, anaphora places the repetition at the beginning of the sentence, clause, or phrase, while epistrophe positions the repetition at the end of one. Both devices are incorporated into prose as well as poetry.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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