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Anamnesis is a rhetorical and literary device derived from the Greek word "ἀνάμνησις," meaning "remembrance" or "recollection." It involves the act of recalling or invoking memories or past experiences. This technique is used to create a connection with the audience by drawing on shared memories or personal experiences.
Notable examples
When I, good friends, was called to the bar,
I'd an appetite fresh and hearty,
But I was, as many young barristers are,
An impecunious party...
In Westminster Hall I danced a dance
Like a semi-despondent fury;
For I thought I should never hit on a chance
Of addressing a British Jury. - (Gilbert and Sullivan, Trial by Jury)
References
- "Anamnesis | Sacrifice, Memory & Mythology | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-01-03.
- Lanham, Richard A. (1991). A Handlist of Rhetorical Terms (2nd ed.). Berkeley: University of California Press. p. 11. ISBN 0-520-07669-9.