Wednesday, November 3, 2010
A Guide to Author Jargon for the Reader - 62
Zeugma
(pronouned zoygma)
the use of a single word to modify more than one objects, usually to create irony or humor. The classic
Zeugma
is Dickens.
Mr. Pickwick took his hat and his leave
.
Edwarfd C. Patterson
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