ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-HAR2-0017 · ATLAS 251

Epizeuxis

The immediate repetition of an expression without an intervening element.

Explanation

A word appears multiple times in the same position.

Example

Atlas example in editorial form: The immediate repetition of an expression without an intervening element.

Counterexample

Neutral phrasing lacking the form described for epizeuxis.

Distinction

The distinction from battology and anaphora is explored in greater depth in the source reference.

Effect on thought and perception

A word appears multiple times in the same place.

Resonance

A word appears multiple times in the same place.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Epizeuxis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-HAR2-0017. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-HAR2-0017

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