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Mesozeugma
(
thing
)
by
Aerobe
Mon Nov 21 2011 at 2:43:22
A
figure of speech
, namely a
zeugma
where a
verb
that applies to multiple subjects is placed between
them
in a construction.
In May roses blossomed, and then, in June, my
love
for him.
Either with your shield return or on it
!
Neither pears nor apples grow in
Antarctica
; neither chestnuts nor raddishes.
printable version
chaos
Zeugma
With your shield, or on it
Zeugmatic
Zeugmatography
Montezuma
A Red, Red Rose
Tmesis
Syllepsis
figure of speech
Antarctica
Verb
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