Technique? (1 Viewer)

[hs17]

Is this anadiplosis?

"what I have invaded has invaded me"

 

[jimmysmith560]

Considering the following definition for an anadiplosis:

A device in which the last word or phrase of one clause, sentence, or line is repeated at the beginning of the next.

I don't think this quote is an anadiplosis because while the word "invaded" is mentioned twice, the first "invaded" is mentioned towards the middle of the sentence (instead of its end). In addition, the second "invaded" isn't part of a new sentence, line or clause. Instead, it is part of the same sentence. This is why I don't think this quote is an anadiplosis.

I hope this helps!

 

[icycledough]

Well I can't say that I've heard of anadiplosis before ... it's like people come up with new techniques every day just for the sake of sounding fancy (like here, wouldn't it be suffice to say repetition instead of anadiplosis, unless it actually does have its own effect) ... just saying, not trying to offend anyone here

 

[zizi2003_]

Is this anadiplosis?

"what I have invaded has invaded me"

You could also say metaphor because the persona claims to have been 'invaded' [by a place I'm assuming?]

 

[B1andB2]

You could also say metaphor because the persona claims to have been 'invaded' [by a place I'm assuming?]

if that was the case wouldn't it be personification?

Personally, i'd say the statement is ironic.

 

[jimmysmith560]

I think symbolism may also be a possible option, since the speaker "being invaded" might be referring to/representing/conveying a more complex idea, depending on what the actual text is about.

 

[okayokay123]

Is this anadiplosis?

"what I have invaded has invaded me"

If this was in a reading task and I had to think of a solid technique quickly, I woudl go with irony.