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Epizeuxis

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

EPIZEUXIS

By Desiree Rachwal
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definition

Figure of emphasis in which the same word or phrase is repeated. 

Effectiveness:
The forceful repetition makes a strong impact.

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Example:
We must, we must, we must fight for our rights and protect them.

Macbeth:
"O horror, horror, horror!
Tongue nor heart
Cannot conceive nor name thee!" - Macduff

O horror, horror, horror! Tongue nor heart
Cannot conceive nor name thee!
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Common Real Estate Phrase:
"It's all about location, location, location."

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V for Vendetta:
Strength through unity, unity through faith.

Price Tag

By Jesse Jay (Feat. B.O.B.) (Audio)   
Price Tag 1:45-2:18
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More in depth

  • Epizeuxis is a highly dramatic rhetorical device.
  • Effectiveness diminishes with constant use.
  • Should be saved for key moments in a speech.
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Works Cited
Prothero, Lewis. "Strength Through Unity! Unity Through Strength!." Movie Fanatic. N.P. 02 Sept. 2006. Web. 11 March 2014.
Shakespeare, William. "Macbeth." Shakespeare Online. Ed. Thomas Marc Parrott. New York: American Book Co., 1904. Web. 11 March 2014
User, Anonymous. "Epizeuxis." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. N.P. 18 July 2005. Web. 12 March 2014.
Zimmer ,John. "Rhetorical Devices: Epizeuxis." Manner of Speaking. N.P. 06 June 2011. Web. 11 March 2014.

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/macbeth_2_3.html(Macbeth)

http://mannerofspeaking.org/2011/06/06/rhetorical-devices-epizeuxis/(effect...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epizeuxis(Location quote)

http://www.moviefanatic.com/quotes/strength-through-unity-unity-through-fai...

Zimmer ,John. "Rhetorical Devices: Epizeuxis." Manner of Speaking. N.P. 06 June 2011. Web. 11 March 2014.

Shakespeare, William. "Macbeth." Shakespeare Online. Ed. Thomas Marc Parrott. New York: American Book Co., 1904. Web. 11 March 2014

Prothero, Lewis. "Strength Through Unity! Unity Through Strength!." Movie Fanatic. N.P. 02 Sept. 2006. Web. 11 March 2014.

User, Anonymous. "Epizeuxis." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. N.P. 18 July 2005. Web. 12 March 2014.
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