antistrophe

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/ænˈtɪs.trə.fi/

noun
Reversing order of words in phrases for effect

antistrophe in a sentence

  • “Poets often use antistrophe for emphasis.”
  • “Writers sometimes reverse phrases for dramatic effect.”
  • “The poet employs antistrophe to heighten the poem's impact.”

What does “antistrophe” mean?

antistrophe (noun) means reversing order of words in phrases for effect. It is pronounced /ænˈtɪs.trə.fi/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "antistrophe" mean?
antistrophe (noun) means: Reversing order of words in phrases for effect
How do you pronounce "antistrophe"?
"antistrophe" is pronounced /ænˈtɪs.trə.fi/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "antistrophe" in a sentence?
Here is "antistrophe" used in a sentence: Poets often use antistrophe for emphasis.

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