Tuesday, March 29, 2005

COOL WORD OF THE DAY

(Via this site) is "antanaclasis"

A play on words in which a key word is repeated in a different, often contrary, sense.

[From Greek antanaklasis (echo or reflection), from anti- (against) + ana- + klasis (breaking or bending).]

Some examples of antanaclasis:

--Your argument is sound, nothing but sound. -Benjamin Franklin
--If you aren't fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm. -Vince Lombardi
Thanks to the smart person who pointed this out to me.

Comments:
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If you haven't already, you should definitely subscribe to their Word A Day" email list. Lots of fascinating stuff.
 
You are very sweet. :-)

tlc
 
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