Antistasis (an-ti’-sta-sis): The repetition of a word in a contrary sense. Often, simply synonymous with antanaclasis.
If you believe you’re covered by the cope of heavan, you will cope more readily with everything under the sun.
Definition courtesy of “Silva Rhetoricae” (rhetoric.byu.edu)
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Mesarchia (mes-ar’-chi-a): The repetition of the same word or words at the beginning and middle of successive sentences.
Truth is a picture of hope fulfilled, eternally titled “The End.”
Truth is a parasite attached to your soul, eternally weakening its will to let go.
Truth is a red-eyed pig eternally oinking in the barnyard of your mind.
Definition courtesy of “Silva Rhetoricae” (rhetoric.byu.edu)
Enantiosis (e-nan-ti-o’-sis): Using opposing or contrary descriptions together, typically in a somewhat paradoxical manner.
If you don’t know the truth, tell the truth.
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