Zeugma is a figure of speech in the Portuguese language, which consists of the omitting a word already mentioned in a sentence.
To avoid the successive repetition of repeated terms, the zeugma guarantees the omission of these words, without hamper the full understanding of the prayer, thanks to the context and graphic elements that are part of the phrase.
Example:"I like icecream; Maria, of chocolate" / "Your house is huge, mine is simpler".
Zeugma is classified as a construction figure, used in oral and written language to give greater expressiveness to the text.
In addition to avoiding the repetition of words, this figure of speech also enables the creation of a more dynamic speech
See also: the meaning of Figures of Language.
Zeugma and Ellipse
The zeugma can be considered a special type of ellipse, the latter being distinguished by the fact that hide a term that was never used in a particular sentence.
Ellipse example: "On my bed, used clothes and towels".
In the case of zeugma, as seen, the term occult has already been used previously.
Zeugma example: “The real estate consultant sells houses; the baker, loaves".
Learn more about meaning of ellipse.