Anastrophe Examples In English Literature

Hello Children,

Let us understand what Anastrophe is?

Anastrophe is a system in which the author changes the words in a sentence, saying, or idea. By invert, it is defined that the words stated or written are not in order and are out of order. Poets often use anastrophe to help maintain a rhythm or rhythm system. Although the use of anastrophe is less common in prose, it is often used to create a sense of depth or wisdom in the written word.

Anastrophe is most commonly used to emphasize one or more of the words that have been reversed. It is a thoughtful process to change the normal word order for emphasis or another verbal effect. 

Examples of Anastrophe

  1. Excited the children were when parents entered the room.
  2. Patience I lack.
  3. A roast is what we will have for dinner.
  4. In the night sky shimmer the moon.
  5. Into the water dove the boy.
  6. Into the water I dove.
  7. Travelling by plane I enjoy.
  8. She stared into the dog’s eyes deep and menacing.
  9. Bright he was not.
  10. Patience I demand.
  11. Into the bliss they floated.
  12. Last week a dog I saw
  13. Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing.
  14. The place visited we enjoyed.
  15. Socializing and interacting with people I enjoy the most.
  16. Road journey we felt comfortable
  17. Guests in house we were not expecting
  18. Most wonderful journey we made.
  19. In vacation long drive we went.
  20. Childhood days we missed the most at times.