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What part of speech is anaphora?

Anaphora is not a part of speech. It's a figure of speech, specifically a rhetorical device.

Here's why:

* Parts of speech are categories of words based on their function in a sentence (e.g., noun, verb, adjective).

* Figures of speech are literary devices used to create specific effects in writing or speech.

Anaphora refers to the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences. This repetition creates a powerful effect, emphasizing the repeated phrase and adding rhythm and emphasis to the writing.

Example:

* "We shall not fail. We shall not falter. We shall not yield."

In this example, the phrase "We shall not" is repeated at the beginning of each clause, creating anaphora.

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