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

What is "zeugma"?

A) A type of irony
B) Using one verb to govern two or more objects in different ways
C) A three-part argument
D) An extended metaphor

Explanation

Zeugma uses a single word (usually a verb) to apply to two different objects in different senses (e.g., "He stole my heart and my wallet").

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