From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Repetition is the simple repeating of a word, within a sentence or a poetical line, with no particular placement of the words, in order to secure emphasis. This is such a common literary device that it is almost never even noted as a figure of speech.rom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Repetition is the simple repeating of a word, within a sentence or a poetical line, with no particular placement of the words, in order to secure emphasis. This is such a common literary device that it is almost never even noted as a figure of speech.
An addiction to cocaine and heroin may have led to Owen Wilson's Sunday suicide attempt, according to a report in Us Weekly magazine.
Man who tried to commit suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate bridge claims he was saved by a SEA LION that kept him above water until coastguard arrived. 1  Kevin Hines jumped into San Francisco Bay in 2000 after hearing voices. 2  Now a mental health speaker, he shared story at Australian conference.