Epithet

3. Could a man own anything prettier than this dining-table with its deep tints, the starry, soft-petalled roses, the ruby-coloured glass, and quaint silver furnishing; could a man own anything prettier than a woman who sat at it?

J. Galsworthy

The author uses repetition of the phrase “could a man own anything prettier than” at the beginning of the sentence and at the beginning of the clause.

Epiphora

1. Dear God, he had done it! He had done it! He was through, he had done it!

A.J. Cronin

Repeated unit is placed at the end of consecutive sentences.

2. “The reports are taking too long. Much too long.”

A. Hailey

3. “I haven’t got a job. I’m not looking for a job. Furthermore, I am not going to look for a job.”

J. London

The author repeats a word “job” at the end of consecutive sentences.

Aposiopesis

1. “Good afternoon”, said Mr. Cowlishaw “Have you…Can I…”

A. Bennett

The character is worried, this why he can’t end his statements.

2. “But, George, maybe it’s very important for you to go and learn all that about – cattle judging and soils and those things… Of course, I don’t know.”

O. Wilde

The author uses aposiopesis to show the nervousness and worry of the character.

3. “Listen, Emily, I’m going to tell you why I’m not going to Agriculture School. I think that once you’re found a person that you’re very fond of… I mean a person who’s fond of you, too, and likes you enough to be interested in your character… Well, I think that’s just as important as college is, and even more so. That’s what I think.”

O. Wilde

Hyperbaton

1. “I know there was a bit of misunderstanding between your Tom and me. But it’s Christmas – and – oh, well, I want – ” he broke down lamely, - “I mean, I’d be awfully pleased if the three of you would come round and help us eat our Christmas dinner.”

A.J. Cronin