In rhetoric, an anaphora ("carrying back") is emphasizing words by repeating them at the beginnings of neighboring clauses. In contrast, an epiphora is repeating words at the clauses' ends. See also other figures of speech involving repetition. One figure well-known for his use of Anaphora is Charles Dickens (seen in quote below). Some of his best known works constantly portray their themes through use of this literary tool. Examples » Strike as I would Have struck those tyrants! » Strike deep… (More on Anaphora)