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It is the figure called Syllepsis, by which the concord of the pronoun is logical rather than grammatical.
Commentary on Revelation 1837-1913 1909
harley commented on the word Syllepsis
It's related to Zeugma, also a grammatical or retorical word, both are frequenetly confused as their definitions are almost identical.
August 3, 2009
manilamac commented on the word Syllepsis
This is a great word and deserves better treatment. Zeugma is a mere shadow of syllepsis.
"Time flies like an arrow.
Fruit flies like a banana."
G. Marx
August 6, 2009