AP Language and Composition
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Syllepsis
A kind of ellipsis in which one word (usually a verb) is used in two contexts within the same statement. Many say "syllepsis" is interchangeable with the term "zeugma."
"You are free to execute your laws, and your citizens, as you see fit."
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Anthony
May 10, 2012 at 8:32 AM
"Are you getting fit or having one?"
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