Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is A chiasmus? Definition & Meaning A chiasmus is a rhetorical device where words or ideas are repeated in reverse order to create contrast, rhythm, or meaning. The structure usually follows an A-B-B-A pattern. The second part mirrors the first, but flipped. This cross shape is why it’s called a chiasmus, named after the… Continue reading What Is a Chiasmus? Definition and Examples