Repetition of words in successive clauses in reverse grammatical order. In poetry, this is called chiasmus.

An anecdote is a short story usually about a very specific subject matter that’s told in order to illuminate a greater point regarding a situational, narrative or thematic principle.

Inversion of the usual, normal, or logical order of the parts of a sentence. Purpose is rhythm or emphasis or euphony. It is a fancy word for inversion. English syntax usually follows a subject

Repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row. This is a deliberate form of repetition and helps make the writer’s point more coherent.

Comparison made between two things to show how they are alike

reference to someone or something that is known from history, literature, religion, politics, sports, science, or another branch of culture. An indirect reference to something (usually from literature, etc.).

repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.

story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities.

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ANTIMETABOLE	Repetition of words in successive clauses in reverse grammatical order. In poetry, this is called chiasmus.
ANECDOTE	An anecdote is a short story usually about a very specific subject matter that’s told in order to illuminate a greater point regarding a situational, narrative or thematic principle.
ANASTROPHE	Inversion of the usual, normal, or logical order of the parts of a sentence. Purpose is rhythm or emphasis or euphony. It is a fancy word for inversion. English syntax usually follows a subject
ANAPHORA	Repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row. This is a deliberate form of repetition and helps make the writer’s point more coherent.
ANALOGY	Comparison made between two things to show how they are alike
ALLUSION	reference to someone or something that is known from history, literature, religion, politics, sports, science, or another branch of culture. An indirect reference to something (usually from literature, etc.).
ALLITERATION	repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.
ALLEGORY	story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract ideas or qualities.

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