What are some examples of anaphora?

1 Answer
Oct 11, 2016

Anaphora, possibly the oldest literary device, has its roots in Biblical Psalms used to emphasize certain words or phrases.

Explanation:

Example:
“O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?”

Another example:
“My life is my purpose. My life is my goal. My life is my inspiration.”

Read more here: http://literarydevices.net/anaphora/