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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

epistrophe

/ɛpɪˈstrɒfi/ noun · British & US
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What does epistrophe mean?

noun

A rhetorical device in which a phrase or sentence is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or lines. It is often used for emphasis or to create a sense of rhythm.

Example

"The poet used epistrophe to great effect in her powerful speech, repeating the phrase 'We shall overcome' at the start of each stanza."

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