Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses, phrases, or lines. It's a powerful tool to create emphasis and rhythm.
Example:
* "We shall not fail. We shall not falter. We shall not yield."
Here's how anaphora can be used with reversed words:
* "For all the world is not yours, nor yours, nor yours. " (This sentence repeats the phrase "not yours" in reverse order, emphasizing the fact that nothing belongs to the speaker).
While reversed words can be part of anaphora, they are not the defining element. It's the repetition that matters.
If you can provide a specific example, I can help you identify the specific literary device being used.