Sentence structure Flashcards
Short
giving an effect for excitement or speed
long
characterizes formal styles, especially discussions of ideas, also common in fiction (i.e., descriptive passages)
varied in length
figures of speech may be used in order to exaggerate ideas
loose
makes sense if brought to a close at one or more points before the end
periodic
makes complete sense only when one reaches the end (or period). This may add to suspense or variety
Parallel
two or more parts of a sentence follow the same grammatical construction. use of emphasis
Balance, antithesis, inversion, repetition and subordinate…..
construction adds emphasis to ideas discussed in the passage
simple and compound sentences lead…
simplistic tone and style; subject is not meant to be portrayed in a complex manner
Complex sentences may help…
to convey a conflict of ideas
Logical connectiveness between …
sentences solidify the argument
Rhetorical questions
used to make the reader supply additional material for the passage, and to motivate reader to consider implications of passage