Syntax
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The semicolon in this sentence joins two independent clauses, thus creating this type of sentence.
What is a COMPOUND sentence?
"This experiment investigated two factors affecting the heating efficiency of solar water heaters: mass flow rate and collector design. Efficiency of a flat-plate collector was measured, and the effects of different methods of welding water tubes to the absorber plate were compared."
What is SCIENTIFIC Diction?
I will also accept: SCHOLARLY AND LEARNED
"You have done me wrong, and for that you must pay!
What is ANGRY, VEXED, VENGEFUL, TONE?
UTILIZE
What is: to make use of?
METAPHOR
What is a comparison between two unlike things WITHOUT using the words "like" or "as"; used to make a profound meaning about the thing being compared?
Stop.
Don't.
I will.
The above sentences, which are less than five words, are examples of this type of sentence.
What is a TELEGRAPHIC sentence?
Me: I just got ghosted by my crush.
You: For real? Dude.
Me: It's aight. I'm coo.
What is SLANG?
Why is it so hard to put the cap back on the toothpaste? Why can't anyone EVER close the front door? And why oh why can't anyone ever put their clothes away in their drawers and not just leave them piled up NEAR the drawers? How hard is it to just put them away??
What is ANNOYED Tone?
I will NOT accept "MOM" Tone.
CHARACTERIZE
What is: to issue behavioral, character, or personality traits?
IMAGERY
What is descriptive language that appeals to the five senses?
We shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end. We shall fight in France, we shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air, we shall defend our island, whatever the cost may be, we shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender. — Winston Churchill
The repetition of the words "we shall" at the beginning of these clauses is an example of what syntactical term?
What is ANAPHORA?
If you're late with your KBAC, and you didn't get in your ICLEAR reflection, then you better say hello to SEA. If you get a UV on top of that, say goodbye to ASB Ball. "Do you really want to be here???"
What is JARGON or PREUSS JARGON?
I sincerely did not realize that you were behind the door when I opened it so quickly. I should have been more careful and read the sign that said "open door slowly." I was in a rush, wasn't thinking, and I will do anything to make it up to you."
What is APOLOGETIC or SINCERE Tone?
DISTINGUISH
What is: to POINT OUT A DIFFERENCE?
These concrete items represent meaning beyond itself. For example: a white dove, a country's flag, red roses, an oak tree, a stick sharpened at both ends, Piggy's glasses, The Creature's disgusting features.
What is a SYMBOL or SYMBOLISM?
The test consisted of identifying grammatical errors, revising passive voice sentences, editing punctuation errors, and fixing spelling errors.
This sentence is an example of using what kind of syntactical pattern?
What is PARALLELISM?
When I was just a young pup, I didn't know how much about anything. I'd run my parents ragged, always going for the impossible. I was a pain in their neck, a thorn in their side. Until one day, I saw the light.
What is IDIOMATIC Diction?
Stop. Do you hear that? That's the sound of the tiniest violin playing at your pity party. You're sad because you failed your little math test? When you're finished studying for the SATs, and your APUSH, and AP Art History tests that land on the same day, then you can come crying to me, but until then, go back to your little candy cane 9th grade world.
What is CONDESCENDING or DEMEANING Tone?
ACKNOWLEDGE
What is: to admit or admit the existence of something?
When the author states something but means the opposite.
AND/OR
When the opposite of the expected outcome occurs.
What is IRONY?
"To believe your own thought, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men, that is genius."
This type of sentence occurs when the main clause appears at the very end of the sentence.
What is a PERIODIC sentence?
"Differentiating your ads from your competitors' is vital, and humor can be an excellent way to accomplish this. However, what’s funny to one person might be deeply offensive to another, so if you opt to take this approach, be sure to A/B test your ads to see if your prospects get the joke."
What is INFORMATIVE AND DIDACTIC Diction?
"Sleep tight, ya morons!"
What is FLIPPANT, IRREVERENT, FRIVOLOUS, DISRESPECTFUL Tone.
JUXTAPOSE
What is: to place two unlike ideas, images, words, etc. together to create an intended effect?
This is a technique employed by writers to expose and criticize foolishness and corruption of an individual or a society, by using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule. It intends to improve humanity by criticizing its follies and foibles.
Examples: The Daily Show, SNL, The Simpsons, South Park, Huck Finn, Animal Farm.
What is SATIRE?