What Is a Zeugma? Definition and Examples
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NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Give your writing extra polish Grammarly helps you communicate confidently Write with Grammarly What is a zeugma? A zeugma is a rhetorical device in which a single word, often a verb , governs two or more words, even though it may not grammatically or logically apply to both. 1 Think about the effect or sensation you want to describe.
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