Example:
> "The storm raged and roared and howled and shrieked and tore at the house, and the wind whipped the rain against the windows, and the thunder boomed and crashed and crackled, and the lightning flashed and flared and illuminated the night."
Explanation:
* Polysyndeton is the use of multiple conjunctions (like "and," "or," "but," "nor") in close succession.
* In this example, the repeated use of "and" emphasizes the intensity and chaotic nature of the storm.
* The effect is to create a sense of build-up, momentum, and overwhelming power.
Other examples of polysyndeton:
* "We went to the park and played baseball and had hot dogs and drank lemonade and came home tired but happy."
* "The old man sat on the porch and watched the sunset and sipped his tea and listened to the crickets chirping and thought about his life."
Polysyndeton is a powerful tool for writers to use to create emphasis, rhythm, and a particular tone.