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Old 09-12-2005, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DavidMn
Yeah, I suppose youre right on that one. The 2 and's are a little much too, but what the hell right?
That's an ancient rhetorical device Stevie is using known as parataxis. It's stylistically reminiscent of the Homeric epics.

edit: Actually, the use of the repeated coordinating conjunction means it ain't quite paratactic.
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