A repetend is a repeated phrase that is used in every genre of your multigenre project. Repetends help to connect all of the pieces, and are sometimes used to convey the message of the paper. Some former students have used them very effectively. I offer their ideas as examples:
|
Repetend Used |
Paper Topic |
|
"And the beat goes on" |
Woodstock |
| "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." | Neil Armstrong |
|
Tree, extended metaphor (seed, roots, branches) |
Alvin Ailey |
| Visual: Baby footprint | Abortion |
| "The Land of Opportunity" | Family History Project |
| "Shattering Love or Seeking Justice" | Capital Punishment |
