Sentence structure

• Punctuation + Patterns


  • Sentence Structure
  • Feature
  • List
  • Question
  • Rhetorical Question
  • Colon:
  • Semi colon;
  • Possible effect
  • Range and variety (how much of something)
  • Invite reflection on an issue
  • Make the writer's view seem obvious, persuade you to agree
  • Introduce a list (complex), emphasise a point
  • Divide a complex list, create a balanced statement
  • Parenthesis,,-- Adds extra information
• Climax


  Type of list which shows progression - moves towards important point - build tension
• Anti-climax


  List which builds down to least important, or suddenly mentions least important thing. Humorous effect...
• Minor sentence (no verb)


  Quicken pace, add tension, humorous comment
• Short/long sentences


  Short simplistic topic, Long = complex topic. Combination - contrast, variety...
• SENTENCE STRUCTURE = THE TWO 'P's = PATTERN & PUNCTUATION
• Rhetorical Question


  Invites the reader to support the writer's view
• List


  Emphasises the extent and range of...
• Parenthesis


  Isolates and therefore emphasises the idea that...
• Short, emphatic sentence


  Emphasises the certainty of the writer's opinion that...
• Repetition


  Emphasises the writer's point about...