isocolon
/aɪˈsɒkəlɒn/
parallel structures of equal length and rhythm
isocolon in a sentence
“The bigger they are, the harder they fall.”
Origin of isocolon
Greek isocolon (of equal members), from isos (equal) + kolon (member)
Related Words
climax
arranging ideas in order of increasing importance
anticlimax
a disappointing decline after a buildup
asyndeton
omitting conjunctions for speed and impact
polysyndeton
using many conjunctions for emphasis
zeugma
using one word to govern several others in different senses
paralipsis
emphasizing something by claiming to pass over it