Comparison workshop

PolysyndetonversusAsyndetonWhat's the Difference?

The devices manipulate conjunctions in opposite directions.

Read the pair

How They Differ

First idea

Polysyndeton

Polysyndeton repeats conjunctions beyond ordinary need.

versus

Second idea

Asyndeton

Asyndeton deliberately omits expected conjunctions.

See the signal

Examples

Polysyndeton

maps and rope and lanterns and radios

Asyndeton

maps, rope, lanterns, radios