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Is refrain a figure of speech?

No, "refrain" is not a figure of speech. It's a literary device used in poetry and music.

Here's the breakdown:

* Refrain: A phrase, line, or group of lines that is repeated at regular intervals in a poem or song. It acts as a unifying element, adding emphasis and musicality.

* Figure of speech: A word or phrase used in a non-literal way to create a particular effect. Examples include metaphors, similes, personification, etc.

Example of a refrain:

"Row, row, row your boat,

Gently down the stream.

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,

Life is but a dream."

The lines "Row, row, row your boat" and "Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily" are the refrains in this song.

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