Sentence Types
This type of simple sentence is used to provide information or state a fact.
What is a declarative sentence?
This literary device compares two objects using like or as
What is a simile?
This literary technique is based on the belief that when something comes in threes, it is more satisfying and more memorable for the audience.
What is the Rule of 3?
This punctuation mark is used to connect two or more independent clauses that share similar ideas
What is a semi-colon?
Is a representation of the actual words someone spoke?
What is direct speech?
This type of sentence is used to ask a question or request information from another individual
What is an interrogative sentence?
This literary device is when an author gives human traits to non-human things
What is personification?
The repetition of an s sound in two or more words
What is sibilance?
This punctuation mark is used when the writer wishes to present a list.
What is a colon?
This tone is used when the speaker or writer wishes to address an audience with a serious proposal or topic.
What is formal tone?
This type of sentence is used when the speaker is demanding an action be done or performed.
What is an imperative sentence?
This literary device is used to represent sounds in word form
What is onomatopeaia?
This literary technique occurs when two or more words repeat the same consonant sound
What is alliteration?
This punctuation mark is a tool to indicate to readers a certain separation of words, phrases, or ideas in order to prevent misreading the writer's intended meaning. When spoken aloud, it may indicate time for a pause.
What is a comma?
Is a report of what someone said without using their exact words
What is indirect speech?
This type of sentence, when used, can create an effect o urgency.
What is an imperative sentence?
This literary device places two opposing ideas or words together to createn an effect.
What is an oxymoron?
This literary technique is the repetition of the same word or phrase in 3 or more sentences.
What is anaphora?
The effect of this punctuation mark is to show the reader a relationship between ideas being communicated
What is a semi colon?
Create the effect of being more casual or relaxed
What is informal tone?
This sentence type is used to create emphasis or to show excitement
What is an exclamatory sentence?
This literary technique is simply the repetition of similar sounds in two or more words
What is rhyme?
This literary device occurs when something is repeated in order to create clarity and emphasis on an idea or topic
What is repetition?
This punctuation mark is used when the writer needs to provide more information or detail to the reader.
What is a colon or a semi-colon (both are acceptable)?
When the speaker of the sentence is performing the action.
What is active voice?