Category: English | Last updated: 2026-09-18

What is "syllepsis"?

A) A logical fallacy
B) A figure of speech where one word applies to two others in different senses
C) An argument structure
D) A type of rhyme

Explanation

Syllepsis uses one word to apply to two others in different senses (e.g., "She lowered her standards and her neckline").

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