Epizeuxis

In rhetoric, an epizeuxis is the repetition of a word or phrase in immediate succession, typically within the same sentence, for vehemence or emphasis.[1] A closely related rhetorical device is diacope, which involves word repetition that is broken up by a single intervening word, or a small number of intervening words.[2]

As a rhetorical device, epizeuxis is utilized to create an emotional appeal, thereby inspiring and motivating the audience. However, epizeuxis can also be used for comic effect.[3]

Examples

Alone, alone, all all alone,

Alone on a wide, wide sea".

Samuel Coleridge, "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"

See also

References

  1. Arthur Quinn, Figures of Speech, Gibbs M. Smith, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, 1982.
  2. "Epizeuxis". Literary Devices.
  3. Gerard Hauser, Introduction to Rhetorical Theory, Waveland Press, Illinois, 2002.
  4. Goldman, Eric (4 September 2011). "Curb Your Enthusiasm: "Mister Softee" Review".
  5. "Oration of Patrick Pearse". www.easter1916.net.


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