Name the Structure
The door slammed.
Simple Sentence
Why would a writer choose to write this sentence after a long paragraph?
"He was gone."
Create emphasis/ finality
"I waited, and I watched"
Identify the structure AND prove it.
Compound. Independent clauses joined by AND.
"The students finished their essays."
Independent clause
Metaphor
Language
The door slammed, and everyone turned toward the sound.
Compound sentence
What does the compound sentence structure emphasize?
"She wanted to leave, but she remained"
Using the coordinating conjunction "but" places he two ideas in direct contrast. Emphasizing her conflict between her desire and actions.
"Because the storm had destroyed the roads, the villagers remained inside."
Identify the structure AND prove it.
Complex. Dependent is "because", Independent is "the villagers"
"Because the students never finished their essay."
Dependent clause
Structure
When the door slammed, everyone turned toward the sound.
Complex Sentence
What are two possible effects of these fragments?
"Run. Now."
Urgency/ abruptness/ tension/ emphasis/ rapid pace
"Not a single word."
Identify the structure and prove it.
Fragmented. No subject verb agreement.
"Although she was terrefied, Maria stepped onto the stage"
Dependent followed by independent
Text organization
Form
No warning. No explanation. Nothing.
Sentence fragments
"The city stretched before them, crowded with flashing signs, roaring buses, impatient pedestrians and endless rows of glowing windows."
It expands on the image of the city. Creates a sense of abundance/ density/ movements
Break down the structure
"The storm grew stronger, but the fishermen remained at sea because they believed the worst had passed"
Compound-complex.
Independent clause, coordinating conjunction (but), Independent clause, dependent clause with subordinating conjunction.
Identify every clause
"The crowd cheered when the singer returned, but the band remained silent."
Independent, dependent, independent.
Chiasmus
Sructure
She entered the abandoned house, stepping carefully over he broken glass, watching the shadows along the walls, listening for the slightest movement.
Cumulative sentence
How does the change in sentence structure create an effect?
"She explained everything --- the argument, the accusation, the misunderstanding. He laughed."
contrast between them, abruptness, anticlimax, emphasis on his reaction, shift in pace or tone.
"The students rushed into the hallways, laughing, carrying bags, and calling friends."
Identify the structure and prove it.
Cumulative.
Independent (main idea), followed by additional details.
Identify all three clauses
"Although the streets were empty, the lights remained on because the residents believed the soldiers would return"
Dependent, independent, dependent.
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