Coenotes

Pronunciation: cee'-no-tees

Alternate Spelling: Gk. "sharing in common"

Definition

Repetition of two different phrases: one at the beginning and the other at the end of successive paragraphs.

Note: Composed of anaphora and epistrophe, coenotes is simply a more specific kind of symploce (the repetition of phrases, not merely words).

Examples

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever O give thanks to the Lord of Lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.