Schemes of Balance
Figures that create symmetry, proportion, or equilibrium in sentence structure.
6 figures across 1 subcategory
Structural Balance
Patterns that arrange clauses or phrases in balanced, parallel forms.
A, A, A — repeated grammatical form
Using the same grammatical structure in two or more clauses or phrases to create a sense of harmony and rhythm.
A not B / A but B — contrasting pairs in parallel structure
Juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or clauses to highlight opposition.
A(n), B(n), C(n) — equal-length parallel clauses
A series of clauses or phrases of approximately equal length and corresponding structure.
A, B, C — three-part parallel structure
A series of exactly three parallel clauses, phrases, or words, often with increasing impact.
a < b < c — ascending intensity
Arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in order of increasing importance, force, or intensity.
a > b > c — descending intensity, often comic deflation
Arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in order of decreasing importance, producing an intentional or unintentional drop from the elevated to the trivial.