B) A figure of speech where one word applies to two others in different senses. Syllepsis uses one word to apply to two others in different senses (e.g., "She lowered her standards and her neckline").

What is "syllepsis"?

A A logical fallacy

B A figure of speech where one word applies to two others in different senses

C An argument structure

D A type of rhyme

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Syllepsis uses one word to apply to two others in different senses (e.g., "She lowered her standards and her neckline").

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is "syllepsis"?" is Option B: A figure of speech where one word applies to two others in different senses.

The other options — A) A logical fallacy, C) An argument structure, D) A type of rhyme — are incorrect for this SAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Syllepsis uses one word to apply to two others in different senses (e.g., "She lowered her standards and her neckline").

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What is "syllepsis"?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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