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epanodos

epanodos

9.9
A way of repeating words or ideas in reverse order to make a point
  • noun
  • /ˌɛpəˈnoʊdəs/
  • Literature
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  • A master of rhetoric, he used epanodos to highlight opposing ideas in his speech.

Examples

  • Literary critics often point out Shakespeare's skillful use of epanodos for dramatic emphasis.

  • The poet employed epanodos to create symmetry within the final stanza of her work.

  • The poet used epanodos to create a powerful effect.

  • Can you explain what epanodos means?

  • In her latest novel, the author skillfully used epanodos to emphasize the theme of love and loss.

  • The lecturer explained how epanodos can effectively enhance persuasive arguments in debates.

  • During the analysis, the students identified how epanodos added depth to the characters' dialogue.

Surface Forms

epanodos singular
epanodoses plural

Etymology

Epanodos comes from Greek parts epi- 'again' and anodos 'return', so it gives the image of an idea 'coming back' into a sentence. That's why epanodos is a way writers repeat words or ideas, often in reverse order, to make a stronger point.