stanza. 1  a group of lines of verse forming one of the divisions of a poem or song: it is usually made up of four or more lines and often has a regular pattern in the number of lines and the arrangement of meter and rhyme. Origin of stanza.
verb (used without object), reminisced, reminiscing. 1. to recall past experiences, events, etc.; indulge in reminiscence. Origin of reminisce. 1820-1830.
Repetition Definition. Repetition is a literary device that repeats the same words or phrases a few times to make an idea clearer. There are several types of repetitions commonly used in both prose and poetry.epetition as a literary term can be used both constructively and destructively. The constructive usage encompasses functions such as, putting emphasis on a point, confirming a fact or an idea, cohesion, mimesis, transition, showing impartiality and or describing a notion.