📌 Cataphora
Definition:
Cataphora is a literary device in which a word or phrase refers forward to another word or phrase that appears later in the text. It’s the opposite of anaphora, which refers back to something already mentioned.
✅ Example:
- “When he finally arrived, John was exhausted.”
- The pronoun “he” appears before the noun “John”, which it refers to.
Another example:
- “Before she could speak, Maria ran out the door.”
- “She” anticipates “Maria”, creating suspense or emphasis.
And there you have it! Now go ahead and use cataphora in your CXC prep/ CSEC prep.
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