Polysyndeton is a rhetorical device characterized by the repeated use of conjunctions (such as “and,” “or,” “but”) in close succession within a sentence or series of sentences.
This technique creates a sense of accumulation, emphasizing each individual element and often conveying a feeling of urgency, intensity, or magnitude.
For example, “He ate and slept and worked and played.”
Polysyndeton can be employed to enhance rhythm, emphasize connections between ideas, or evoke a specific tone or mood in written or spoken language.
