polysyndeton
definition
the deliberate use of multiple conjunctions in close succession for emphasis
example
The author's use of polysyndeton in the passage created a rhythmic flow that emphasized the chaos of the scene.
synonyms
conjunctionconjunctional phrasingmultiple conjunction
word origin — from the Greek 'polusyndeton', meaning 'many conjunctions' (poly- 'many' + syndenton 'junction')