Takrir repeats wording or an idea to reinforce, urge, warn, or fix its import firmly in the audience’s mind.
Repetition is not intrinsically eloquent. It is useful itnab when the situation calls for renewed emphasis; otherwise it risks redundancy.
Example: «احْفَظِ الْأَمَانَةَ، احْفَظِ الْأَمَانَةَ» — Guard what is entrusted to you; guard it well.
This additional illustration is effective when the speaker intends to underscore the seriousness of trustworthiness.
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Chapter Eight: Ijaz, Itnab and Musawah — Brevity, Amplification and Balance
Takrir repeats wording or an idea to reinforce, urge, warn, or fix its import firmly in the audience’s mind.
Repetition is not intrinsically eloquent. It is useful itnab when the situation calls for renewed emphasis; otherwise it risks redundancy.
Example: «احْفَظِ الْأَمَانَةَ، احْفَظِ الْأَمَانَةَ» — Guard what is entrusted to you; guard it well.
This additional illustration is effective when the speaker intends to underscore the seriousness of trustworthiness.