sentence structure Flashcards
listing
to show variety
to demonstrate the amount of something
to build up tension
to show a chronological order
commands
highlights the need for action/ the writer view what action must be taken
parenthesis (grouped by brackets, commas, or dashes)
to show an extra piece of text has been added
adds significant detail, explanation or clarification
can effect the tone (sarcastic comment)
repetition
adds additional emphasis on repeated phrases/ drives the point home
semi- colon
separates sets of items in a list
highlights the complexity of items in the list
separates closely related questions
can be used as antithesis
short sentences
set a fast pace
create a list
provide climax/anti climax to a previous long sentence
climactic sentences
build tension
demonstrate writers passion for something
builds up ideas in order of importance and leaves the most important to last
signal words
however, therefore, but, consequently
allow the reader to follow the direction of the authors writers argument
rhetorical questions
to introduce a point or opinion
to prompt the reader to think about the argument
force them to come to a conclusion
colon
introduces a quote list explanation example
introverted commas
shows an artistic title
quotation
indicated an ironic comment
writer is making it clear it is no their opinion
dash
introduces a a quote a list an explanation an example
exclamation mark
to create a dramatic effect
ellpsis
to show a sentence is unfinished
when a character is being interrupted or hesitating
to show passage of time
to show missing text
inversion
words are placed in an unusual order in the sentence to place emphasis on part of it
