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Somewhat close to the word repeat, the word you're looking for, I believe, is: repetition.

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The use of several words together that begin with the same sound or letter in order to make a special effect, especially in poetry, that is called Rhyme

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It makes you look smart, smart, smart, smart! Smart.

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cliche? Trite?

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Repetitive, or repeated.

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Repetition. lol.

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motif

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Chant

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