What's the difference between asyndeton and polysyndeton?

Asyndeton


Definition:

  • (n.) A figure which omits the connective; as, I came, I saw, I conquered. It stands opposed to polysyndeton.

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Polysyndeton


Definition:

  • (n.) A figure by which the conjunction is often repeated, as in the sentence, "We have ships and men and money and stores." Opposed to asyndeton.

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