Anaphora vs. Other Devices

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1. Which of the following is anaphora, not just repetition?

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“I love” is repeated at the beginning of each clause in a clear pattern.

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Anaphora Vs. Other Devices - Quiz

How do you tell the difference between anaphora and other kinds of repetition? In this quiz, you’ll compare anaphora with devices like rhyme, consonance, and simple listing to see what really sets it apart. You’ll practice spotting where repetition appears in a sentence, deciding whether it belongs at the beginning... see moreor somewhere else, and identifying when repetition actually changes meaning. By working through short examples and mini-speeches, you’ll sharpen your ability to recognize anaphora accurately and avoid common mix-ups.
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2. Anaphora can sometimes look similar to a list, but what makes it anaphora is the repeated phrase at the beginning of each part.

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The key is repetition at the start, not just having a list.

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3. Which example shows consonance, not anaphora?

Explanation

“Blew”/“flew” repeat consonant sounds, not clause beginnings.

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4. Which example uses anaphora rather than simple rhyme?

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“We fight” repeats at the start; others rely on rhyme.

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5. Anaphora is about where in the sentence the repetition happens.

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It specifically repeats at the beginning of clauses or lines.

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6. Which line contains anaphora AND parallel structure?

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“We will go” repeats and the structure is parallel.

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7. In this mini-speech, what device is being used? “We cannot wait for change. We cannot hope it appears. We cannot sit in silence.”

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“We cannot” repeats at the beginning of each clause.

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8. Repeating words at the end of clauses is still called anaphora.

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Repetition at the end is usually epistrophe.

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9. Which example is NOT anaphora?

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The repetition occurs in the middle, not the beginning.

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10. In the line below, what is anaphora emphasizing? “Not today will we quit, not today will we hide, not today will we break.”

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“Not today” repeats, emphasizing timing.

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11. Anaphora always has to appear in three or more clauses.

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It can appear in just two clauses.

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12. Which line is closest to anaphora but doesn’t fully qualify?

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The repetition occurs at the end, not the beginning.

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13. Which sentence correctly uses anaphora to express determination?

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“I will” repeats at the start of each clause.

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14. Anaphora is only about sound and never affects meaning.

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It emphasizes and highlights meaning.

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15. Which explanation BEST distinguishes anaphora from “just repetition”?

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Position and purpose define anaphora.

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Which of the following is anaphora, not just repetition?
Anaphora can sometimes look similar to a list, but what makes it...
Which example shows consonance, not anaphora?
Which example uses anaphora rather than simple rhyme?
Anaphora is about where in the sentence the repetition happens.
Which line contains anaphora AND parallel structure?
In this mini-speech, what device is being used? “We cannot wait for...
Repeating words at the end of clauses is still called anaphora.
Which example is NOT anaphora?
In the line below, what is anaphora emphasizing? “Not today will we...
Anaphora always has to appear in three or more clauses.
Which line is closest to anaphora but doesn’t fully qualify?
Which sentence correctly uses anaphora to express determination?
Anaphora is only about sound and never affects meaning.
Which explanation BEST distinguishes anaphora from “just...
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