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Vocabulary Entry
hendiadys
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noun
A figure of speech in which two words linked by a conjunction express a single idea.
Example Sentences
"The phrase 'sound and fury' is a classic example of hendiadys."
"In the poem, the term 'joy and rapture' illustrates hendiadys effectively."
"The author used hendiadys to deepen the emotional impact of her description."