epiphora

Meanings

• figure of speech

  A rhetorical figure in which a repeated phrase or idea is used for emphasis or persuasive effect.

  - "The speaker used epiphora to emphasize the importance of their argument."
  - "In her speech, the politician repeated the phrase 'we must protect our country' multiple times, using epiphora to rally her audience."

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Antonyms

anaphora

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Variants

List of all variants of epiphora that leads to same result
epiphragm , epiphragms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'epiphora' meaning 'outpouring' or 'overflowing'

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Trivia

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1. Epiphora was used extensively in ancient Greek and Roman oratory speeches to persuade audiences.

2. Epiphora is also known as 'anadiplosis' in poetry, where the last word of one line becomes the first word of the next line.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anaphora: Anaphora is a similar rhetorical figure where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

2. Syllogism: A logical argument form consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

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Culture

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Epiphora has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetry and oratory speeches, to emphasize ideas and persuade audiences.

How to Memorize "epiphora"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a waterfall, with the repeated sound of water cascading down, representing the repetition and emphasis of epiphora.

2. associate
   

   - Associate epiphora with a strong, persuasive speaker, emphasizing the importance of repeating ideas for emphasis and persuasion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase, such as 'Echoes Persist, Ideas Reign Over' to remember the meaning and function of epiphora.

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