Definition
anacoluthic
adjective
- characterized by anacoluthon; lacking grammatical sequence or consistency in construction, especially when a sentence shifts abruptly from one grammatical structure to another
Usage: literary and grammatical term; often used in rhetoric and stylistic analysis
Examples
- The anacoluthic sentence confused readers because it abandoned its initial structure midway through.
- Shakespeare sometimes employed anacoluthic constructions for dramatic effect in his plays.
- The speaker's anacoluthic remarks made it difficult to follow the logical progression of the argument.
- Critics noted the anacoluthic nature of the poem, where the syntax shifted unexpectedly.
- Her anacoluthic writing style, while unconventional, created an interesting rhythmic effect.