Use asyndeton, polysyndeton, and anaphora as literary listing and opening devices (CCSS L.7.5.a; RL.7.4)
Exercise Difficulty 5 ~12 min eng.g7.s.ex_48

Device In Published Text

Prompt

Find one example of asyndeton, polysyndeton, AND anaphora in published literature (any source). Quote each + cite + name the device.

Answer criteria
type rubric
rubric
3 devices + all quoted + cited + correctly named = mastery
Hints
  1. Lincoln, Churchill, MLK speeches are rich in these devices.
  2. Cisneros and Díaz use these in prose too.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Misidentifies polysyndeton (any 'and' counts).
  • Cites without quoting.