Meaning of the word anaphora in English

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anaphora

US /ə.'næf.ə.rə/
UK /ə.'næf.ə.rə/
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Noun

the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.

Example:
Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech is famous for its use of anaphora.
The poet used anaphora to emphasize the recurring theme of hope.