Antimetabole is a figure of speech where the same words are used in two independent clauses but in reverse order. It can shift the emphasis or meaning of the first clause, as seen in JFK’s famous quote. Antimetabole can be found in literature, speeches, and even commercials. Antimetabole is a figure of speech, used in […]
Chiasmus and antimetabole are literary devices that involve reversing words or clauses for emphasis. Chiasmus is a reverse repeating clause with opposite meanings, while antimetabole reverses the order of words to juxtapose meaning. Antimetabole is a subcategory of chiasmus with stricter rules. Both devices are used in literature and speeches for emphasis and memorability. Chiasmus […]
