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Anacoluthon

Definition

(rhetorical, literary) A figure of speech in which a sentence or phrase ends in a way that is grammatically inconsistent with the way it began, often used for emphasis or to create a particular effect. Typically involves a shift from one grammatical construction to another within a single sentence.

Example Sentences

1The anacoluthon in the politician's speech, where she began with a formal apology but ended with a colloquialism, was seen as a deliberate attempt to connect with her audience.
2Anacoluthon is a rhetorical device that can be used to create a sense of drama or surprise, as when a sentence starts in one tone but ends in another.
3The use of anacoluthon in the novel added to the sense of uncertainty and ambiguity that pervaded the narrative.
4In his lecture, the professor used anacoluthon to illustrate the ways in which language can be used to subvert expectations and challenge conventional norms.
5The poet's use of anacoluthon created a sense of tension and fragmentation, mirroring the disjointedness of modern life.

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