epanastrophe

Meanings

• figure of speech

  A figure of speech in which the order of words in a sentence is reversed for dramatic effect or to create a new meaning.

  - "The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, but in winter it seems to do the opposite."
  - "In Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar,' Brutus says, 'Who is it in the Capitol pleaseth Brutus? Who, / If his Caesar's majesty would patiently prevent / This unhallowed hand from doing its hellish work?'"

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Variants

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epinasties , epinasty

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'epi' (upon, over) and 'anastrophe' (turning), meaning 'a turning over'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'epanastrophe' was first used in Greek rhetoric around 400 BC.

2. Epanastrophe is also known as 'epiphora' or 'epanodos' in some literary contexts.

3. Epanastrophe is a popular device in poetry and is often used in sonnets and other forms of structured verse.

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Related Concepts

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1. synecdoche: Another figure of speech in which a part represents the whole. For example, 'all hands on deck' means 'everyone on the ship'.

2. metonymy: A figure of speech in which a word is used to represent something closely associated with it. For example, 'The White House issued a statement' means 'The President or the President's administration issued a statement'.

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Culture

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In Greek and Roman literature, epanastrophe was used extensively to add emphasis, create suspense, and heighten the dramatic effect of a passage. It has been used in various forms of literature, including poetry, drama, and prose.

How to Memorize "epanastrophe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sentence with the words in reverse order. For example, 'The cat sat on the mat' becomes 'The mat on the cat sat'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate epanastrophe with dramatic effect or reversing the order of words.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'REVERSE' to remember the meaning of epanastrophe: 'R'everse 'E'very 'V'owel 'E'xcept 'S' and 'E'

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