Asyndeton and Polysyndeton

Asyndeton and Polysyndeton

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English

11th Grade

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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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