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    English Literature IGCSE

    Polysyndeton

    What Polysyndeton means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Polysyndeton

    The repeated use of coordinating conjunctions (like 'and') in quick succession.
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    Using Polysyndeton in the exam

    Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.

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