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Asyndeton: lack of conjunctions between coordinate phrases, clauses, or words.
*We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardships, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty. J. F. Kennedy, Inaugural*But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate, we cannot consecrate, we cannot hallow this ground. Lincoln, Gettysburg Address*Demosthenes, On the Crown 200
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What is a Asyndeton?
An asyndeton is a figure of speech without any conjunctions between related, but independent, clauses. It's a technique to make remembering the idea more effective.
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What does Fitzgerald convey through the use of an asyndeton in The Great Gatsby?
Through the use of an asyndeton in The Great Gatsby, Fitzgerald conveys a sense of urgency and momentum in the narrative. It creates a fast-paced rhythm that reflects the restless and chaotic nature of the characters and their lives in the Jazz Age. Additionally, the omission of conjunctions emphasizes the disconnected and disjointed relationships between the characters, highlighting the superficiality and emptiness of their interactions.
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He uses antithesis, repetition, similes, extended metaphors, and asyndeton's
