Sentence structure Flashcards

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Short

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giving an effect for excitement or speed

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long

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characterizes formal styles, especially discussions of ideas, also common in fiction (i.e., descriptive passages)

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2
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varied in length

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figures of speech may be used in order to exaggerate ideas

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3
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loose

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makes sense if brought to a close at one or more points before the end

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4
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periodic

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makes complete sense only when one reaches the end (or period). This may add to suspense or variety

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5
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Parallel

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two or more parts of a sentence follow the same grammatical construction. use of emphasis

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6
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Balance, antithesis, inversion, repetition and subordinate…..

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construction adds emphasis to ideas discussed in the passage

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7
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simple and compound sentences lead…

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simplistic tone and style; subject is not meant to be portrayed in a complex manner

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8
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Complex sentences may help…

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to convey a conflict of ideas

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9
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Logical connectiveness between …

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sentences solidify the argument

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10
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Rhetorical questions

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used to make the reader supply additional material for the passage, and to motivate reader to consider implications of passage

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