EPITASIS

e-pit'-a-sis
The addition of a concluding sentence that merely emphasizes what has already
been stated. It is sort of amplification and add-on. Enhances a point with a
sentence that adds emphasis rather than meaning.

“Clean your bedroom. All of it.”

“All of it” is not necessary but adds
emphasis to the first part of the statement.
It makes clear that the task needs to be
completed. The whole bedroom should be
cleaned, not just part of it.

“Listen, we’re broke. Let’s face it.” –

Representative John Boehner,
announcing his support of budget cuts
in food stamps, foster care, student
loans, and health care.
“Let’s face it” amplifies Boehner’s
acknowledgement of the financial crisis
and provides reason for his support of
the budget cuts. Boehner thinks the
listener needs to hear the information
more than once.

“We must eliminate crime from our city!

From every neighborhood!”
“From every neighborhood” enhances the
importance of removing crime from the
whole city, not just parts of it. It is almost
as if the speaker believes some
neighborhoods might be viewed as more
important than others, resulting in the
emphasis on “every” so the listener
understands.