Understanding Anaphora and Epistrophe

Which of the following best defines "anaphora"?

• The repetition of a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses

• The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses

• The use of a word to replace a noun

• The use of exaggeration for effect

Which of the following is an example of epistrophe?

• "Every day, every night, in every way, I am getting better and better."

• "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil."

• "Government of the people, by the people, for the people."

• "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield."

What is the main effect of using anaphora in writing or speech?

• It creates a rhyme scheme

• It emphasizes a point through repetition

• It provides background information

• It introduces a new character

Which sentence uses anaphora?

• "She ran quickly and quietly."

• "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields."

• "The cat sat on the mat."

• "He likes apples, but she likes oranges."

Identify the literary device used in the following sentence: "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child."

• Epistrophe

• Simile

• Anaphora

• Metaphor

Which of the following sentences contains epistrophe?

• "If you want to succeed, you must work hard, study hard, and play hard."

• "The big dog barked loudly."

• "I want pizza, he wants pizza, we all want pizza."

• "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil."

What is the difference between anaphora and epistrophe?

• Anaphora is repetition at the end; epistrophe is repetition at the beginning.

• Anaphora is repetition at the beginning; epistrophe is repetition at the end.

• Both are the same.

• Anaphora is a type of metaphor; epistrophe is a type of simile.

Which of the following is NOT an example of anaphora?

• "Every morning, every evening, every night, I think of you."

• "I want my money right now, right here, all right."

• "We will not tire, we will not falter, we will not fail."

• "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom."

Which of the following sentences demonstrates anaphora?

• "He came, he saw, he conquered."

• "The sun rises in the east."

• "She danced gracefully and elegantly."

• "I will call you tomorrow."

What is the primary purpose of using epistrophe in a speech?

• To provide a definition

• To introduce a new topic

• To emphasize a repeated idea at the end of clauses

• To create suspense