The Yes or No Junction

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a language exercise focusing on identifying a specific rhetorical device in sentences. Students are presented with a series of sentences and are tasked with determining whether each one contains an example of polysyndeton, which is the use of multiple conjunctions in close succession. They must answer with a simple “YES” if they identify polysyndeton or “NO” if the sentence does not demonstrate this literary technique.

The objective of this worksheet is to enhance students’ understanding of polysyndeton, a literary and rhetorical device. It aims to develop their ability to recognize the intentional use of conjunctions for stylistic effect in writing. By discerning the presence or absence of this device in various sentence structures, students can deepen their appreciation for nuanced language usage. This exercise also encourages careful reading and critical thinking, as students must pay close attention to the syntax of each statement to make their determination.