What is another word for Antanaclasis?

Pronunciation: [ˈantɐnˌaklɐsˌiz] (IPA)

Antanaclasis is a rhetorical device in which a word is repeated, but with a different meaning each time. Some possible synonyms for antanaclasis could include repetition of a word with different connotations, such as polyptoton or punning; or more generally, any device that uses repetition or wordplay to draw attention to the sound or meaning of words, such as anadiplosis or chiasmus. Other devices that might be considered synonyms for antanaclasis, depending on the context and the desired effect, could include oxymoron, paradox, irony, or metaphor. Ultimately, the choice of device will depend on the writer's goal and the effect they hope to achieve with their words.

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What are the hypernyms for Antanaclasis?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
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What are the hyponyms for Antanaclasis?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • Other hyponyms:

    • n.
      Antistasis.

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