Asyndeton and Polysyndeton

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What is asyndeton?

Back

When a conjunction is left out between parts of a sentence.

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What is polysyndeton?

Back

The use of multiple conjunctions in close succession, often to emphasize a series of items.

Front

Identify the following: 'We have the tent and the sleeping bags and the marshmallows and the chocolate and the graham crackers.'

Back

Polysyndeton.

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Identify the following: 'Wind, sun, surf - could the day get any better?'

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Asyndeton.

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Identify the following: 'You mean to tell me we lost the dog, the house, the car?'

Back

Asyndeton.

Front

Identify the following: 'Today, my teacher gave me math homework and science homework and reading homework and a project to complete!'

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Polysyndeton.

Front

What effect does asyndeton have in writing?

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It creates a sense of speed and urgency.

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What effect does polysyndeton have in writing?

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It can create a feeling of abundance or overwhelm.

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Provide an example of asyndeton.

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I came, I saw, I conquered.

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Provide an example of polysyndeton.

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We have ships and men and money and stores.