Sentence constructions Flashcards
1
Q
periodic sentences
A
a complex sentence where the sentence starts with the subordinate clause and then main clause is saved until the end
2
Q
triad
A
pattern of 3 words or phrases
3
Q
syntactic parallelism
A
when a writer or speaker repeats a sentence structure
4
Q
asyndetic listing
A
items in a list connected by a comma or semi colon
5
Q
parenthesis
A
asides in brackets or hyphen
6
Q
left-branching sentences
A
lengthy information before the subject of a sentence
7
Q
syndetic listing
A
listing separated by a connective
8
Q
active voice
A
the subject of the sentence comes first and is the do-er of the action
9
Q
passive voice
A
the subject is either done to rather than the do-er or is removed from the sentence
