Repeated progression

Device
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A device where a recurring element—image, phrase, structure—evolves through connected stages, marking growth, decline, or transformation.

Detailed Definition
Anaphora or other repetition that develops, varies, or advances through poem rather than remaining static. Each recurrence builds on previous instances, creating momentum toward climax or developing theme through cumulative variation. Walt Whitman employed repeated progression throughout catalogues where repeated phrases accumulate variations and extensions. The repetition itself tells story or develops idea rather than merely reinforcing fixed refrain. Can create sense of gathering force, accumulating evidence, or progressive transformation as familiar elements recur with meaningful differences.
Example
Example in poetry:
Sequential repetition with progression; Anaphora advancing through variations; Repeated patterns that develop or evolve; Incremental repetition building through poem
Additional Notes
Anaphora or other repetition that develops through the poem, not just static recurrence. Each repetition advances or varies slightly. Creates momentum and builds toward climax. Walt Whitman used repeated progression throughout his catalogues. The repetition itself tells a story or develops an idea.
Also Known As
progressive anaphora developing repetition evolving echo advancing recurrence Epistrophic chain
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