Similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases or clauses. Emphasizes similarities and connections.

Inversion of the natural or usual word order. Because deviation surprises expectation, effective device for gaining attention.

Deliberate omission of a word or of words which are readily implied by the context.

The repetition of similar vowel sounds, preceded and followed by different consonants, in the stressed syllables of adjacent words.

Arrangement of words, phrases or clauses in an order of increasing importance.

Use of parallel elements similar not only in structure, but in length. Addition of symmetry of length to similarity of structure contributes to the rhythm of sentences.

Placing side by side two coordinate elements, the second of which serves as as explanation or modification of the first.

The opposite of asyndeton.

Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginnings of successive clauses.

Produces the impressive turn of phrase typical of an aphorism.

...for the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of Divine Protection, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our scared Honor. (The Declaration of Independence)

Backward run the sentences, till reels the mind. (From a parody of the style of Time magazine.)

I came, I saw, I conquered. (Julius Caesar)

Epistrophe

Chiasmus

Antitheis

Parenthesis

Contributes to euphony of verse; sometimes used for humorous effect.

Gives language an appearance of emotional spontaneity.

Repetition of words derived from the same root.

His purpose was to impress the ignorant, to perplex the dubious, and to confound the scrupulous.

John Morgan, the president of the Sons of the Republic, could not be reached by phone.

Produces a hurried rhythm in the sentence.

Repetition of the last word of one clause at the beginning of the following clause.

One should eat to live, not live to eat. (Moliere, L 'Avare)