Hendiadys

Hendiadys

Definition: Hendiadys, two words linked by a conjunction to express a single complex idea.

Origin: Medieval Latin- Comes from the Greek phrases //hen// and //dia// meaning, one through two.

Origin taken from Dicitionary.com

Examples from the Text


 * "The vacant state and the look of terror that had followed it went from her eyes." from "The Story of an Hour" by Kate [[image:http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1225992046l/2267195.jpg height="314" align="right"]]Chopin.

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