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polysyndeton

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈsɪn.dɪ.tɒn/

Traducción: Figura retórica que consiste en repetir las conjunciones de forma sucesiva y deliberada, especialmente en casos donde normalmente se omitirían, como en la frase «corrió y saltó y rió de alegría».

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noun

/ˌpɒl.ɪˈsɪn.dɪ.tɒn/C2formalart
  • esFigura retórica que consiste en repetir las conjunciones de forma sucesiva y deliberada, especialmente en casos donde normalmente se omitirían, como en la frase «corrió y saltó y rió de alegría».

A rhetorical device in which several conjunctions are used in close succession, especially where some might normally be omitted, such as in 'he ran and jumped and laughed for joy'.

  1. Rhetorical deviceC2formal

    A stylistic device in which several conjunctions are used in close succession, often where some could be omitted, to create emphasis or a rhythmic effect.

    esPolisíndeton

    • The author used polysyndeton to slow the pace: 'He ran and jumped and laughed for joy.'
    • In his speech, he repeated 'and' to build intensity: 'We will fight and win and prosper.'
    • Polysyndeton can make a list feel more exhaustive or overwhelming.
Formas
  • polysyndetons plural form
  • polysyndetons' possessive plural form
  • polysyndeton's possessive singular form