Use asyndeton, polysyndeton, and anaphora as literary listing and opening devices (CCSS L.7.5.a; RL.7.4)
Exercise Difficulty 5 ~15 min eng.g7.s.ex_22

Device Construction

Prompt

Construct: (a) one ASYNDETON sentence about a character's actions. (b) one POLYSYNDETON sentence about accumulating detail. (c) one paragraph opening with 2-sentence ANAPHORA.

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
All 3 constructions + each device correctly executed + content meaningful = mastery
Hints
  1. Asyndeton compresses; polysyndeton accumulates; anaphora emphasizes.
  2. Use each for its effect.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Constructs polysyndeton with mixed conjunctions.
  • Uses anaphora across more than 3 sentences (loses force).
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