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Chiasmus - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Chiasmus : (noun)
1: inversion in the second of two parallel phrases
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Chiasmus : \Chi*as"mus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a placing crosswise,
fr. ?. See Chiasm.] (Rhet.)
An inversion of the order of words or phrases, when repeated
or subsequently referred to in a sentence; thus,
If e'er to bless thy sons My voice or hands deny, These
hands let useful skill forsake, This voice in silence
die. --Dwight.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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Example Usage of Chiasmus |
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deanoramynb: Earthly things must be known to be loved; divine things must be loved to be known. - Blaise Pascal (not Chiasmus.com :) #quote |
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moneyexpert007: Earthly things must be known to be loved; divine things must be loved to be known. - Blaise Pascal (not Chiasmus.com :) #quote |
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deanoramynb: Earthly things must be known to be loved; divine things must be loved to be known. - Blaise Pascal (not Chiasmus.com :) #quote |
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