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What is it called when a word is used twice for emphasis. "I don't want a black black dress', "I want a vacation vacation" etc.?
  

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Hi, What is it called when a word is used twice for emphasis. "I don't want a black black dress', "I want a vacation vacation" etc.? It's a form of anadiplosis.

— Clive

  • Hi, What is it called when a word is used twice for emphasis.
  • "I don't want a black black dress', "I want a vacation vacation" etc.?
  • It's a form of anadiplosis.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,

What is it called when a word is used twice for emphasis. "I don't want a black black dress', "I want a vacation vacation" etc.?

It's a form of anadiplosis.

Best wishes, Clive

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