Asyndeton and Polysyndeton
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English
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11th Grade
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Easy
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is asyndeton?
Back
When a conjunction is left out between parts of a sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is polysyndeton?
Back
The use of multiple conjunctions in close succession, often to emphasize a series of items.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the following: 'We have the tent and the sleeping bags and the marshmallows and the chocolate and the graham crackers.'
Back
Polysyndeton.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the following: 'Wind, sun, surf - could the day get any better?'
Back
Asyndeton.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the following: 'You mean to tell me we lost the dog, the house, the car?'
Back
Asyndeton.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the following: 'Today, my teacher gave me math homework and science homework and reading homework and a project to complete!'
Back
Polysyndeton.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What effect does asyndeton have in writing?
Back
It creates a sense of speed and urgency.
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