Sentence structure Flashcards
Definition, example, effect
- Simple Sentence
📌 Definition: A sentence with one independent clause (subject + verb).
📌 Example: “The cat slept.”
📌 Effect: Creates clarity, directness, or emphasis.
- Compound Sentence
📌 Definition: A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
📌 Example: “The cat slept, and the dog barked.”
📌 Effect: Shows connection between ideas while maintaining balance.
- Complex Sentence
📌 Definition: A sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent (subordinate) clause.
📌 Example: “While the cat slept, the dog barked.”
📌 Effect: Adds depth by showing cause, time, or condition.
- Compound-Complex Sentence
📌 Definition: A sentence with two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.
📌 Example: “While the cat slept, the dog barked, and the bird flew away.”
📌 Effect: Combines multiple ideas into one sentence, showing complex relationships.
- Fragment Sentence (Intentional)
📌 Definition: A sentence that is not complete but used stylistically for effect.
📌 Example: “Silence. Then, footsteps.”
📌 Effect: Creates tension, emphasis, or drama.
- Rhetorical Question
📌 Definition: A question asked for effect, not to be answered.
📌 Example: “Why is life so unfair?”
📌 Effect: Engages the reader and reflects the speaker’s emotional state.
- Parallel Structure
📌 Definition: Repetition of a pattern in sentence construction.
📌 Example: “She likes reading, writing, and singing.”
📌 Effect: Creates rhythm and emphasizes related ideas.
- Imperative Sentence
📌 Definition: A sentence that gives a command or request.
📌 Example: “Close the door.”
📌 Effect: Creates urgency, authority, or direction.
- Exclamatory Sentence
📌 Definition: A sentence that expresses strong emotion or excitement.
📌 Example: “What a beautiful day!”
📌 Effect: Adds excitement, emphasis, or surprise.
