Accumulation in Language
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Accumulation is a literary device derived from a Latin word meaning "pile up." It involves creating lists of words or phrases that share similar qualities or meanings to emphasize those common qualities. This technique is used to draw attention to specific characteristics and can be found in both literary works and everyday conversations. Examples in Literature Example #1: Henry V (by William Shakespeare)
"Then shall our names,
Familiar in his mouth as household words,
Harry the King, Bedford and Exeter,
Warwick and Talbot, Salisbury and Gloucester,
Be in their flowing cups freshly remembered."
In this passage, Shakespeare uses accumulation to emphasize the nobility and importance of King Harry by listing the names of his loyal followers and subjects. Example #2: Ulysses (by James Joyce)
"What syllabus of intellectual pursuits was simultaneously possible? Snapshot photography, comparative study of religions, folklore relative to various …