Name That Device
The use of multiple conjuctions in a series.
What is a polysyndeton?
Why would a writer use polysyndeton?
To emphasize the lenght or complexity of a list or series.
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times
What is antithesis?
I came, I saw, I conquered
What is asyndeton?
How does asyndeton change the flow of a sentence?
It creates a fast-paced, urgent tone.
I packed my bags and my camera and my notebook and my snacks for the trip.
Polysyndeton
Juxtaposing two contrasting ideas in a parallel structure
What is antithesis?
What is the effect of repetition in a sentence?
It emphasizes key points and can create rhythm or build intensity.
She laughed, she cried, she danced.
Asyndeton
What is repetition?
How does word-order variation affect tone?
It makes a sentence feel more dramatic or poetic by placing emphasis on different parts of the sentence.
You're easy on the eyes, but hard on the heart
Antithesis
A reversal of the usual word order in a sentence.
How does elispsis affect informal writing?
It can make writing feel conversational by leaving out unnecessary parts.
It was a cold night, a long night, a night of despair.
Repetition