...Beauty, cleaning, DIY tips and more - free to join!
   Login   Contact us   Site map   Puzzle Club   Ask a question    Newsletter

What is syllepsis?


Question asked by: knowitall

A construction in which a word governs two or more other words but agrees in number, gender, or case with only one, or has a different meaning when applied to each of the words
By: Unknown
star star star star
Average rating for this answer is 4 / 5

Rate Answer
Comment or provide your answer to this question
No comments have been added to this question "What is syllepsis?".
Ask a New Question

Find out more about English

English Questions and Answers

english glossary Questions and Answers

Next question: what is synecdoche?


Become a Member! It's Free >>>

Share on Facebook: On Twitter: TwitterTweet this!

Question Keywords

syllepsis  

More Questions:

How Do I Plan A Book?
What Is A Simile
What Is The Term Used When People Say The Wrong Word?
What Is Catachresis
What Is Anadiplosis