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Hendiadys

usgb/henˈdaɪədɪs/Volume
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Literary DevicePlay
Hendiadys is often used by writers to create a poetic or rhetorical effect in literarature. SlideShakespeare often used 'hendiadys' to enhance the emotional impact of his language.
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Emphasize IdeasPlay
Using hendiadys can intensify an idea by expressing it with two words instead of one. SlideHe came in 'full and plenty,' his presence undeniably commanding the room.
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Subtle VariancePlay
Hendiadys can add subtle nuance, suggesting a combination of qualities that single words might miss. SlideThe forest was 'dark and deep,' implying an eerie and vast depth beyond just darkness.