ProfImpossible Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 A zeugma is when the verb in a sentence applies to two or more other words in the sentence (usually nouns). Here are some examples The farmer grew potatoes, carrots, and bored. Hitmen could be quite expensive, so she took out a loan and her husband. They are mildly humorous, now post your own if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodHoms Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Never heard of Zeugmas before, but I think I get how it works. I'll try one. The young man ran his father's shop twenty miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfImpossible Posted May 23, 2018 Author Share Posted May 23, 2018 49 minutes ago, TheGoodHoms said: The young man ran his father's shop twenty miles. You're on the right track. Ran his fathers shop and twenty miles might make it flow a little better. Here are some more I went to a new age store, it really opened up my mind and my wallet. She took a deep breath and the stranger's car. They're by no means amazing, but they can be kinda fun to think about sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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