Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. chiasmus.com This site discusses the use of chiasmus (ky-AZ-mus), a literary device defined as "a reversal in the order of words in two otherwise parallel phrases." John F. Kennedy's famous "ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country" is one of the many quotes used to illustrate the various types of chiastic phrasing. http://www.drmardy.com/chiasmus/welcome.shtml Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *