Explanation
The repetition of the final word or phrase of one unit at the beginning of the next. It turns an ending into a new departure and builds momentum through verbal linkage.
Example
The concept becomes visible in use and can be followed as a movement of interpretation.
Counterexample
Anadiplosis links adjacent boundaries; anaphora repeats beginnings across units.
Distinction
Anadiplosis links adjacent boundaries; anaphora repeats beginnings across units.
Effect on thought and perception
It turns an ending into a new departure and builds momentum through verbal linkage.
Resonance
It turns an ending into a new departure and builds momentum through verbal linkage.
Cite this entry
Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Anadiplosis“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-RHE-W0003. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-RHE-W0003The address remains stable; editorial content may evolve. A verified modification date per entry is not yet available. Include your access date for precise references.