Question 48
MediumOriginal questionName the figure of speech in this line.
"Every day I wait, every day I hope, every day I pray."
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
"Every day I" is repeated at the start of each part. Repeating the same words at the start of lines or clauses is anaphora.
Worth noting
No sound is imitated, so it is not onomatopoeia.
- Concept
- Anaphora
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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