Refrain, unlike anaphora, operates on a larger scale within a narrative, emphasizing repeated phrases, symbols, or scenes that build rhythm and meaning. It deepens thematic resonance and emotional engagement, exemplified by Uhtred’s refrain “Destiny is all” in The Last Kingdom, which highlights fate's significance. Next, motifs will be explored.
Anaphora: The Emotional Magnet of Repeating
What Is Anaphora? Last week, we explored indirect foreshadowing, how to plant clues, leaving breadcrumbs that only get exposed in hindsight. So this week, we're turning our attention to a more lyrical yet powerful device: Anaphora. Anaphora is a form of repetition. It's syntactical. So, where does the repetition happen with anaphora? At the beginning…
Story Structure Studio: Device and Design... 