Construct Anaphora


        MG-4

Chart

Anaphora anchor: 3-band card. BAND 1 — RULE: 'Repeat the same words or phrase at the START of successive clauses or sentences.' BAND 2 — EFFECT: 'Each repetition raises the emotional and logical stakes. Breaking the pattern signals climax.' BAND 3 — WORKED EXAMPLES: King 'I have a dream that... I have a dream that... I have a dream today.' (4 anaphoras; break on final = climax). Vanessa Nakate 'I speak for the children... I speak for the farmers... I speak for the future.' Lincoln 'we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground.' Bottom: 'Try 3 anaphoras minimum; the 4th can break for emphasis.' Print-ready 11x17.

Prompt

Construct an anaphora of 3+ repetitions on your spring argument topic using one of the 3-slot templates from MG-4.


        M-6-S-RH-EX-10-A

Interactive Physical / non-image

Anaphora 3-slot template worksheet. Multiple templates available; student picks one. Print-ready 8.5x11.

Answer criteria

type rubric

rubric

3+ repetitions + parallel grammatical form = 4; 3 repetitions not parallel = 3; 2 repetitions = 2; <2 = 1

Hints

Use the King 'I have a dream that' template or Nakate 'I speak for' template.
Each repetition must start with the same words; the rest can vary.

Misconceptions to watch

Uses only 2 repetitions (insufficient for pattern).
Varies the starting words (defeats anaphora).

Used in lessons

Lesson 5 · ANAPHORA — King I Have a Dream, Nakate climate...