Epistrophe receives a topic-specific treatment on this page.
Definition
Epistrophe repeats a word or phrase at the end of successive clauses.
Effect
It emphasizes the shared ending.
Example
They demanded justice, marched for justice, and voted for justice.
Sound
The pattern often feels conclusive and ceremonial.
Difference
Anaphora repeats beginnings; epistrophe repeats endings.
Frequently asked questions
What does battologize mean?
To repeat words, phrases, or ideas excessively and tiresomely.
Is all repetition bad?
No. Deliberate repetition can create emphasis, rhythm, structure, or memory.
What is battology?
The noun for needless or wearisome repetition.
How do I fix repetitive writing?
Keep the strongest version and remove restatements that add nothing new.
Is battologize a real word?
Yes. It is an established but uncommon English verb.