The English Oracle

Omitting "and" in a sentence

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00:00 Omitting &Quot;And&Quot; In A Sentence
00:26 Answer 1 Score 3
00:39 Accepted Answer Score 32
01:06 Thank you

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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 32


It's a rhetorical device called asyndeton, and you can find its definition (as well as those of other rhetorical figures) here.

Asyndeton consists of omitting conjunctions between words, phrases, or clauses. In a list of items, asyndeton gives the effect of unpremeditated multiplicity, of an extemporaneous rather than a labored account: On his return he received medals, honors, treasures, titles, fame.




ANSWER 2

Score 3


I was taught that omitting the 'and' in such a situation was completely acceptable, especially in creative writing. The rhythm is much better without it. Leave it as is.