Asyndeton (a-syn’-de-ton): The omission of conjunctions between clauses, often resulting in a hurried rhythm or vehement effect. [Compare brachylogia. Opposite of polysyndeton.]
Run! Run! Run! Down! Down! Hurry! Run! Down! Hurry!
Museum, mall, mosque.
Main Street, temple, church.
Police station, train station, bus station.
Cafe, concert, public park.
Morning, daylight, evening, dark.
Doesn’t matter.
Pop Pop Pop
People cry.
People die.
People scatter.
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Definition courtesy of “Silva Rhetoricae” (rhetoric.byu.edu). Bracketed text added by Gorgias.
