Poetic Devices Explained: ANAPHORA

What gives Leave of Grass such a powerful rhythm? What makes essays and speeches so moving? In many cases, it's anaphora.
In this video we'll define anaphora, look at famous examples of it, and talk about what it can do to better improve your writing.
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[@amberrobins6805]

This is a great video! Helped my students see and understand the power of anaphora! Thank you! :) Hope you keep making these.

[@OxfordCommaEducation]

I'm so glad to hear that. Thank you for teaching poetry!

[@TamyM]

Oh, anaphora has to be one of my favorite devices. I love how simple yet effective it can be, I love how deceptively obvious it seems. I love the suspense it creates with so little, and I love how satisfying it feels to read!
And I LOVE your videos, thank you for continuing to make them!

[@OxfordCommaEducation]

And I love this comment for so many reasons. Thank you so much!

[@shaebrown2872]

I see what you did there

[@writerlass5924]

Superb teaching resource - thank you!🙏😀

[@OxfordCommaEducation]

You're so welcome! Thank you for the kind feedback!

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