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MENTAL MODEL · M3132

Anadiplosis

Anadiplosis
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

The last word of a preceding clause is used as the first word of the next clause. (e.g., "Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering").

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Logical chain. When you need to demonstrate rigorous causal reasoning or enhance rhythm, use anadiplosis. It can link the reader's attention like a chain, preventing them from escaping your logical flow.

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By using the repeated word at the end of one clause as the beginning of the next, it forms an interlocking chain that strengthens the logical sense of causality/progression, creates rhythm and memory points, and guides the reader along the chain.

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