Example Sentences
"'Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.'"
"Chiasmus creates memorable and balanced expressions."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of chiasmus?
Study Tips
To remember chiasmus, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about english language arts.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.