About The Word Chiasmus
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Chiasmus
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What's The Definition Of Chiasmus?
[n] inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
Synonyms | Synonyms for Chiasmus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chiasmus: See Also | rhetorical device Chiasmus In Webster's Dictionary \Chi*as"mus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a placing crosswise,
fr. ?. See {Chiasm}.] (Rhet.)
An inversion of the order of words or phrases, when repeated
or subsequently referred to in a sentence; thus,
If e'er to bless thy sons My voice or hands deny, These
hands let useful skill forsake, This voice in silence
die. --Dwight.
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