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Figures of Speech
Beginner

Hendiadys

Greek: hen dia dyoin (one through two)

Expressing one idea with two words connected by "and"

Figure of Speech
Appeal Type
Classical Greek
Tradition
Beginner
Difficulty
Global Example

Shakespeare: "sound and fury" instead of "furious sound"

How to Use

Give equal weight to components. Create emphasis. Build complexity.

Common Usage

Literary writing, poetic expression, emphatic speech