Schemes refer to deliberate variations from typical word order or sentence structure for emphasis or artistic effect. They involve rearranging words, phrases, or clauses to create specific effects in writing.
Related terms
Tropes: Tropes are figures of speech that add depth and meaning to language by using words or phrases beyond their literal meaning.
Parallelism: Parallelism is the repetition of grammatical structures within sentences to create rhythm and balance.
Anaphora: Anaphora is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses for emphasis.