paratactic

Meanings

• A literary and grammatical technique in which words, phrases, or clauses are joined without the use of subordinating conjunctions or other formal indicators of relationship.

  - "I went to the store, I bought bread and milk."
  - "The sun rose, the birds sang."
  - "He ate breakfast, then went for a run."

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Variants

List of all variants of paratactic that leads to same result
paratactic , paratactical , paratactically

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Etymology

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From the Greek parataxis (παράταξις), meaning 'arrangement, order'.

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Trivia

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1. Parataxis is also known as 'asymmetrical parallelism'.

2. The use of parataxis in literature can create a sense of immediacy and urgency.

3. Parataxis is often used in advertising and marketing to create a sense of excitement and energy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Syntax: The arrangement of words in a sentence, including their relationship to one another.

2. Subordinating conjunction: A word that introduces a subordinate clause, indicating the relationship between the main and subordinate clauses.

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Culture

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Parataxis is a common technique in poetry and prose, particularly in the works of authors such as William Faulkner and James Joyce. It can create a sense of rhythm and flow, as well as emphasize the connections between ideas.

How to Memorize "paratactic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a series of events or ideas, each one connected to the next without the use of conjunctions or other indicators of relationship.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'arrangement' or 'order' when remembering the meaning of parataxis.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'PARENT' to remember the meaning: Parataxis is a technique where clauses or ideas are Arranged, without the use of subordinating connectors, ENtirely.

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