Repetition is the re-use of words and phrases purposefully. It is used to emphasize an idea.
Example:
1. Half a league, half a league,
Half a league onwards
This creates the visual image of marching soldiers to the forward
2. Cannon to right of them
Cannon to left of them
Cannon in front of them (Charge of the Light Brigade)
The repetition of “cannons” emphasizes the fatal situation and the attack.
3. sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste
(The seven ages of man)
Repetition of 'sans' emphasizes the pathetic condition of older people.
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