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Greek: symploke (interweaving)
Combining anaphora and epistrophe—repetition at both beginning and end
Obama: "We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we cannot turn back"
Create powerful rhythm. Build intensity. Use for climactic moments.
Political speeches, persuasive climaxes, memorable statements