The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #92900   Message #3854921
Posted By: Mr Red
14-May-17 - 04:33 AM
Thread Name: Story selection - storytelling to adults
Subject: RE: Story selection - storytelling to adults
repetition aka anaphora in poetry, aka refrain in song
such catch phrases are powerful.

the repetition that is wearing is where the story-teller has just said something then follows it with "and" and a repeat of the thing. It lacks a flowing delivery.