Provide an example sentence of asyndeton.
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****An asyndeton is a sentence that doesn't have a conjunction where you would expect it to be. A ***conjunction ***is a word that can put two independent clauses (or complete sentences) together. Some examples of conjunctions include the words ***and, *** yet , but, or for, and nor.
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Examples of asyndetons include:
The sun was shining; it was a beautiful day.
The stadium was packed; it was the biggest football game of the year.
As you can see, the easiest way to create an asyndeton is to use a semicolon , (;) which can be used to replace a conjunction by connecting two complete sentences.
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Asyndeton is the omission of conjunctions in a list to create a particular effect. An example of asyndeton is 'He collected old prints, marbles, dolls, crockery, soap-bubble sets,' which suggests an incomplete and extensive list.
An example of asyndeton is a sentence that omits conjunctions between parts of a sentence. Here's one such example: He collected old prints, marbles, dolls, crockery, soap-bubble sets. In this sentence, the writer intentionally leaves out the conjunction 'and' before the last item to create the effect that the list could continue indefinitely, hinting at the character's endless collection.
The opposite of asyndeton is polysyndeton, which is the use of more conjunctions than necessary. Both asyndeton and polysyndeton serve to give a text a specific rhythm and can influence the tone and pace of reading.
Asyndeton is a rhetorical device where conjunctions are omitted for effect, creating a more direct and powerful sentence. An example is "I came, saw, conquered" instead of "I came and saw and conquered." This technique enhances the emotional impact and urgency of the language.
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