What is asyndeton?
Asyndeton and Polysyndeton

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When a conjunction is left out between parts of a sentence.
2.
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What is polysyndeton?
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The use of multiple conjunctions in close succession, often to emphasize a series of items.
3.
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Identify the following: 'We have the tent and the sleeping bags and the marshmallows and the chocolate and the graham crackers.'
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Polysyndeton.
4.
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Identify the following: 'Wind, sun, surf - could the day get any better?'
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Asyndeton.
5.
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Identify the following: 'You mean to tell me we lost the dog, the house, the car?'
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Asyndeton.
6.
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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.
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What effect does asyndeton have in writing?
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It creates a sense of speed and urgency.
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