Periodic Sentence

In this type of sentence, the reader does not know what it is mainly about until he finishes reading it.

• Periodic

• Loose

This sentence structure often brings a dramatic tension and suspense to the end of the sentence, stressing its importance.

• Periodic

• Loose

A sentence with the main point (independent clause) at the __________ of it, followed by some side points (subordinating clauses).

• beginning

• middle

• end

A sentence with the main point (independent clause) at the ________ of it, often after a couple side points leading up to it (subordinating clauses).

• beginning

• middle

• end

Periodic sentence

• the repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences

• a statement that seems contradictory but is actually true

• A sentence that presents its central meaning in a main clause at the end.

• substituting the name of one object for another object closely associated with it

a sentence that delays the main idea until the end to hold the readers attention

• periodic

• parallel

• repetitive

• rhetorical

Challenge question! What is a periodic sentence?

• Begins with prepositions and other details and ends with the main clause

• Completes the main idea first then builds on it with prepositions and other details

PERIODIC SYNTAX has the main idea ---

• in the middle of the sentence

• at the beginning of the sentence

• at the end of the sentence

• in a different paragraph

By the smell of barbecuing and the fireworks in the sky, I knew it was Independence Day.

• Periodic

• Loose

The tough one, the sullen kid who scoffed at any show of sentiment, John gave his mother flowers.

• Periodic

• Loose