Portugese Sentence Examples

Epanalepsis is a member of the rhetorical device family tree. That means it conveys meaning in an interesting or unique way. This particular device stands out in a line of text because it repeats a similar grouping of words at the beginning of a sentence and at the end. An example can be found in T.S. Eliot’s “The Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock”:

In a minute there is time

For decisions and revisions which a minute can reverse

In the examples of epanalepsis below, you’ll see it works hard to drive a point home. Not only is it repeating keywords in an effort to stand out, but it’s also featured in two of the most prominent parts of a sentence: the beginning and the end. When used, the author is trying to illustrate a point.

The words "thank you" are used to express gratitude. There are many different words and gestures used around the world to relay this message and show others that you appreciate their kindness. Making the effort to show even a basic understanding of the local language can go a long way, so we'll show you how to say thank you in many languages.