The authors of the Epic of Gilgamesh used repetition to emphasize their viewpoint in showing that Gilgamesh was a powerful king.
The simple repetition of a word within a short space of words (including in a poem) with no particular placement of the words to secure emphasis is known as repetition. Repetition establishes Gilgamesh as the main character and creates a main idea that the audience can understand. It establishes a rhythmic pattern that the audience can follow and signals the beginning of a new dream.
Repetition is an important literary device because it allows a writer or speaker to emphasize important details. It informs the reader or audience that the words being used are important enough to be repeated and indicates when they should pay close attention to the language.
