Associations to the word «Anaphora»

Wiktionary

ANAPHORA, noun. (rhetoric) The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis.
ANAPHORA, noun. (linguistics) An expression that can refer to virtually any referent, the specific referent being defined by context.
ANAPHORA, noun. (linguistics) An expression that refers to a preceding expression.
ANAPHORA, noun. Plural of anaphor

Dictionary definition

ANAPHORA, noun. Using a pronoun or similar word instead of repeating a word used earlier.
ANAPHORA, noun. Repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle