'Oshor:...Winds howl forth-howl forth,
hold back hold back-is the time- oh
endless time-slung in oblivion,
make minced meat of your prey.'
Charity Angya, The Cycle of the Moon.
The literary device used is
Phrases like “howl forth-howl forth” and “hold back hold back” are repeated to intensify the sense of urgency, danger and drama. The repetition mirrors the persistent and relentless force of nature or the supernatural elements being described.
Repetition gives the lines a chant-like or incantatory rhythm, which enhances the dramatic and ritualistic feel of the poem.
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