English- Sentence Structure And Effect Flashcards
Short sentence
IMPACT+ which idea is being emphasized. Can create tension
Eg. This was it.
Short paragraph
IMPACT+ which idea is being emphasized.
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Eg. Bungee- jumping is terrifying
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Exclamation mark
EMPHASIS/CREATE TONE+ relate to question. Conveys emotions such as excitement or shock
Eg. I’m getting a puppy!
Colon
INTRODUCTION of list,quote, or explanation +what is the list/quote etc.
Eg. This is what I like about him: he has a great smile, he dresses well and he has nice hair.
Semi-colon
LINKS TWO RELATED/TWO OPPOSITE SENTENCES (ANTITHESIS) + what ideas are being linked?
Eg. She liked hockey; she hated swimming.
Single dash
EXPANSION+ which idea is being expanded on.
Eg. I really like chocolate-I like the way it melts in my mouth.
Parenthesis
INCLUDE EXTRA INFORMATION/CREATES TONE+ which idea/tone it is.
Eg. I said I liked it (I didn’t really).
Eg. I like warmth, I like ice cream and I love Christmas
Eg. Dash
Rhetorical question
PERSUASION/INVOLVING THE READER+ link to the question.
Eg. I didn’t see it coming… did you?
Repetition
EMPHASIS+ which IDEA is being emphasized.
Eg. I really,really,really wanted a pet.
Climatic
BUILDS UP TO CLIMAX+ what the climatic idea IS.
Eg. And then.. then it came
Inversion
TO EMPHASIZE THE WORD THAT IS OUT OF ORDER+ make clear what the point being emphasized IS.
Eg. Much to learn you still have. - Yoda
Ellipsis
To create tension or a dramatic effect; to indicate an unfinished sentence.
Eg. To be continued…
Listings
To EMPHASIZE NUMBER OR VARIETY of items in the list.
Eg. I play the flute, the piano and the guitar.
