anaphor vs anaphora

anaphor

noun
  • An expression referring to another expression. In stricter uses, an expression referring to something earlier in the discourse or, even more strictly, only reflexive and reciprocal pronouns. 

anaphora

noun
  • An expression that refers to a preceding expression. 

  • An expression that can refer to virtually any referent, the specific referent being defined by context. 

  • The most solemn part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass during which the offerings of bread and wine are consecrated as body and blood of Christ. 

  • The repetition of a phrase at the beginning of phrases, sentences, or verses, used for emphasis. 

How often have the words anaphor and anaphora occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )