Zeugma Or write your paper and your best Definition and Usage Definition using a word usually a verb to act with two or more parts of the sentence Macguyver flew the plane and the coop Usage Zeugma helps to combine sentences in a way that adds flavor and interest it can add impact emphasis ID: 770544
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Zeugma Or, write your paper and your best
Definition and Usage Definition: using a word (usually a verb) to act with two or more parts of the sentence. Macguyver flew the plane and the coop Usage: Zeugma helps to combine sentences in a way that adds flavor and interest; it can add impact, emphasis, or shock value; it adds confusion, but a helpful confusion that adds the aforementioned elements.
“Everyday” Zeugma These are standard, more boring constructions: Old MacDonald raised chickens and horses The purchasing agent bought pencils and arrangements
“Flavorful” Zeugma "You are free to execute your laws, and your citizens, as you see fit.“ "The farmers in the valley grew potatoes, peanuts, and bored." ( Wunderland ) "She opened her door and her heart to the orphan." ( Wunderland )"He opened his mind and his wallet at the movies.""She batted her eyelashes and third." (Words & Stuff)"He fished for compliments and for trout." (Words & Stuff)She dug for gold and for praise.The disgruntled employee took his coat and his vacation."He lost his coat and his temper." (Zeugma)"You held your breath and the door for me." (Zeugma)He held his temper and her hand.All examples copied from www.yourdictionary.com She made her breakfast and the bed. "The addict kicked the habit and then the bucket." ( Zeugma ) "She exhausted both her audience and her repertoire." ( I Love India ) "She looked at the object with suspicion and a magnifying glass." (Charles Dickens, I Love India) "He held a high rank and an old notepad." ( I Love India ) "His boat and his dreams sank." ( I Love India) His heart and his love fled away. "I am leaving for greener pastures and 10 days." ( I Love India) "First the door locked, then his jaw." ( Mesozeugma ) "Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave." ( Zeugma) "He milked the situation and the cow." ( Words & Stuff)