Cumulation

Definition

Cumulation is a rhetorical device where words, phrases, or clauses are piled up in a sentence to create emphasis or impact. It adds intensity and rhythm to the writing.

Related terms

Repetition: This is the act of repeating words or phrases for emphasis or effect.

Parallelism:

This refers to using similar grammatical structures within sentences or paragraphs to create balance and rhythm.

Anaphora:

This is a specific type of repetition where the same word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.