English Literature GCSE
Asyndeton
What Asyndeton means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Asyndeton
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The omission of conjunctions (like 'and') between parts of a sentence.
The omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence.
Topics that use Asyndeton
- Sonnet 43 (Eduqas GCSE)
- The Merchant of Venice (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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