Sentence structure controls _______ and ______

part of speech that connects clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.

an independent clause with no conjunction or dependent clause

We call the group of conjunctions that link independent clauses to create compound sentences

An exclamatory sentence ends with

A declarative sentence ends with

The common sentence structure in English is

Withholding of syntactic closure (completion of grammatical structure) until the end of a sentence (close to the period).

Reach syntactic closure early relieving tension and allowing reader to explore the rest of the sentence without urgency.

Whether in class, at work, or at home, Shasta was always busy.

The above is an example of

the process for making clear HOW your evidence supports your claim (logical connection)

facts, anecdotes, analogies, statistics, examples, details, illustrations, expert opinions, personal observations, personal experiences, testimonies, or experiments.  

the central argument of your paragraph (if you're writing one paragraph) or your essay (if you're writing an essay)

presents your topic to the reader and indicates how you will interpret the significance of the subject matter discussed

the ARRANGEMENT of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing

placing two things side by side so as to highlight their DIFFERENCES

SYNTAX can best be defined as...

dictionary definition of a word

CONNOTATION

a statement that is self contradictory

_____ sentences give the main idea at the beginning, and then adding more information to build up the idea further. They are useful when the goal of a writer is clarity rather than suspense.

True or False: Both a periodic sentence and a loose sentence feature independent clauses and dependent clauses.

A _____ sentence is a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but. They’re best for combining two or more self-sufficient and related sentences into a single, unified one.

A _____ sentence is a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. It works best when you need to provide more information to explain or modify your sentence’s main point. They are easy to spot as they often use subordinating conjunctions like because, since, or until to connect clauses.

A(n) _____ sentence switches the placement of the verb before the subject of a sentence as if in a question.

This is a rhetorical device that involves the repetition of the same word, phrase or sentence .

This is a specific type of parallelism in which the same word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive sentences.

Fill in the blank: When we talk about ______, we might look for powerful vocabulary, but we also consider figures of speech such as metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.

Fill in the blank: When we consider ______, we want to notice interesting constructions such as parallelism, juxtaposition, and antithesis, along with sentence types such as compound, complex, periodic, cumulative, and imperative, among others; we might also look at at the pacing of a piece of work.

Fill in the blank: If you are answering the following questions, you are analyzing _______: What is the order of the parts of the sentence? Is it conventional (subject-verb-object), or is it inverted (object-subject-verb) or some other pattern that is out of the ordinary? Are the sentences periodic or cumulative? Are many of the sentences simple? Complex? Compound? Long or short? Does the writer ask questions? How does the writer connect words, phrases, and clauses?

When writing a rhetorical analysis essay, the first thing to do is craft a thesis statement.

When it comes time to write a rhetorical analysis essay, the first thing to do is decide how you want to organize your essay.

Quotations should be inserted as seamlessly as possible into your own writing when using text evidence to support your thesis

A rhetorical analysis requires references to the text

What is the conventional order of a sentence?

a speaker's attitude toward the subject conveyed by the speaker's stylistic and rhetorical choices

While this term generally means the written word, in the humanities it has come to mean any cultural product that can be "read"-- meaning not just consumed and comprehended but investigated. This includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, political cartoons, fine art, photography, performances, fashion, cultural trends, and much more.

rhetorical techniques used to persuade an audience by emphasizing what they find most important or compelling. The three major ones are to ethos (character), logos (reason), and pathos (emotions).

the goal the speaker wants to achieve

the use of humor to critique society or an individual

a diagram that illustrates the interrelationship among the speaker, audience, and subject in determining a text.

the faculty of observing in any given case the available means of persuasion; the art of using words to persuade an audience

the person or group who creates a text

the topic of a text

a speaker's attitude toward the subject conveyed by the speaker's stylistic and rhetorical choices.

a figure of speech in which something is presented as less important, dire, urgent, good, and so on, then it actually is, also called_________.

In rhetoric, the use of laughter, humor, irony, and satire in the confirmation or refutation of an argument; most commonly understood as clever expression, whether aggressive or harmless; that is, with or without derogatory intent toward someone or something in particular; characterized by a mocking or paradoxical quality, evoking laughter through apt phrasing.

a figure of speech that occurs when a speaker or character says one thing but means something else, or when what is said is the opposite of what is expected, creating a noticeable incongruity.

the circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text

the time and place a speech is given or a piece is written

Greek for "mask." The face or character that a speaker shows to his or her audience.

an opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward; rather than ignoring this, a strong writer will usually address it through the process of concession and refutation.

addresses the counterargument; it is a bridge between the writer's proof and conclusion; a denial of the validity of an opposing argument. It often follows a concession.

an acknowledgement that an opposing argument may be true or reasonable; usually accompanied by a refutation challenging the validity of the opposing argument.

acknowledging the counterargument is one way to appeal to--

In rhetorical analysis, your job is to evaluate how authors use language to create arguments and accomplish a purpose, not necessarily to evaluate the merits of their arguments.

In rhetorical analysis, we do not focus on whether or not we agree with the stands authors take, but how effectively they make them.

Identify the rhetorical appeal in this example: It has been an unbelievably difficult week. My grandma died, and my girlfriend just broke up with me.

Identify the rhetorical appeal in this example: As you explained yesterday, only 40 out of 120 seniors turned in their essays on time. Doesn’t that give you an indication that the three days you gave us to do the assignment were not enough?

Identify the rhetorical appeal in this example: Mr. Jones, I have never before turned in an assignment late in this class, and you know I am here and on time every day. I have a 3.8 G.P.A. When I tell you that I have a good reason, you have to believe me.

Identify the rhetorical appeal in this example: One study found that organic chicken contained 38% more heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Revise this sentence so that it is grammatically correct: "I need sugar butter and eggs from the grocery."        

Revise this sentence so that it is grammatically correct: I took Angie the one with the freckles to the movie last night.

Revise this sentence so that it is grammatically correct: Ophelia is picking up the food, I am making the sandwiches.

Revise this sentence so that it is grammatically correct: If you want to work here send us your resume.

This sentence is a fragment: The baseball teams in the National League. 

What type of sentence is this?

The group explores innovative ways to handle the volume and variety of

plastics used in the community.

What type of sentence is this?

I exhaled loudly, and the instructor calmly ofered reassurance.

We all have to start over because you broke the rules.

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.

When we won the debate championship last year, our group danced for joy, and our classmates and teachers hooted.

What struture of sentence contains a subject and a verb, and it may also have an object and modifiers. However, it contains only one independent clause?

What struture of sentence contains two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. Dependent clauses can refer to the subject (who, which) the sequence/time (since, while), or the causal elements (because, if) of the independent clause?

Decide what STRUCTURE OF THE SENTENCE is used in the given below.

Jack Sparrow lost his treasure map, but he still found the buried treasure.

What struture of sentence contains at least one independent clause and at least one dependent clause?

A ________ sentence aims to create suspense for the reader, who must read the whole sentence to figure out the main thought.

A _____ sentence is a sentence that connects two independent clauses, typically with a coordinating conjunction like and or but. They’re best for combining two or more self-sufficient and related sentences into a single, unified one.

A _____ sentence is a sentence with one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. It works best when you need to provide more information to explain or modify your sentence’s main point. They are easy to spot as they often use subordinating conjunctions like because, since, or until to connect clauses.

Which tone word below best describes the following sentence?

"Don't worry about a thing...because every little thing is going to be alright..."

Imagine that you are sitting down at a table to write the great American novel. You’re about to write a sentence. The way you form that sentence is syntax. Do you make the sentence long with many dependent clauses? Do you make your sentences short, choppy, rhythmic? Do you repeat the first word again and again? Repeat the last? --- Why does this matter?

Writers vary the structure of their sentences and phrases because it is a powerful way to convey what to the reader?

TRUE or FALSE? ----- Authors employ different sentence structures to create an emotion in a particular passage. For example, repetition can build up a feeling of anger or passion.

An abrupt change in syntax, say from long sentences to one short one, can show...

Syntax allows the author to manipulate what the reader pays attention to. As a reader, when you identify what an author emphasizes, this helps you find the main idea. What questions should you ask as you read?

TRUE or FALSE -------The length of a sentence and how it’s paired with sentences of different or similar lengths makes NO impact on the meaning, emotion, or emphasis of a passage.

TRUE or FALSE ------Authors may purposefully add or neglect punctuation in forming the syntax of their sentences in order to create a desired effect.

When analyzing syntax, see if there are any patterns in how an author starts sentences or ends them. Repetition of a certain word or phrase is meant to draw your attention. Look especially for groups of three in either the first or last words of a sentence. Groups of three tend to be a particular favorite among literary authors. ---- which excerpt below does NOT exemplify this?

Wolves are important in a habitat because they control the numbers of elk, which in turn allows trees to mature so they can offer shelter to birds and insects.

Lewis and Clark finally made it to the Pacific coast, after bitter winters and a close call with the Sioux Indians.

The teacher considered him a good student, steady if not inspired, willing if not eager, responsive to instruction and conscientious about his work.

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

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

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

Which persuasive technique is being used in this toothpaste ad?