Syntactical devices Chapter : 8 "The Quidditch world cup"

Parallel constructions

1. "Ludo Bagman, who had been sitting at the judges' table, got up and walked toward them." - In this sentence, the phrase "who had been sitting at the judges' table" is detached from the main clause "Ludo Bagman got up and walked toward them." 2. "The Veela, without a backward glance, without a word, Disapparated." - Here, the phrases "without a backward glance" and "without a word" are detached from the main clause "The Veela Disapparated." 3. "The crowd beneath the boxes was making more noise than ever; it sounded as though the members and their families were being massacred." - In this sentence, the phrase "it sounded as though the members and their families were being massacred" is detached from the main clause "The crowd beneath the boxes was making more noise than ever."

Detached constructions

1. "The crowd roared, the flags waved, the players soared." - In this sentence, the omission of conjunctions creates a sense of rapidity and excitement, emphasizing the simultaneous actions of the crowd, flags, and players. 2. "Cheers, applause, laughter, all blending into a cacophony of sound." Here, the absence of conjunctions between "cheers," "applause," and "laughter" creates a flowing effect, emphasizing the merging of different sounds into a chaotic symphony. These examples demonstrate how asyndeton can be used to create a sense of rhythm, urgency, or intensity in the narrative, enhancing the overall impact of the scene.

Asyndetons

1."The Quaffle soared and the Bludgers whizzed and the broomsticks darted and the crowd roared, and the entire stadium pulsed with the energy of the Quidditch match."In this example, the repetition of "and" emphasizes the continuous and dynamic nature of the various elements during the Quidditch match. 2. "Wands were raised and spells were cast and cheers erupted and flags waved, and the magical atmosphere enveloped the entire Quidditch World Cup."Here, the repeated use of "and" creates a rhythmic flow, emphasizing the successive actions and the overall magical ambiance. 3."Players dodged and weaved and maneuvered, and the Quaffle passed and the Golden Snitch danced, and the entire pitch became a stage for the magical ballet of Quidditch."