Loose, Periodic, and Balanced Sentences
Loose, Periodic,
and Balanced
Sentences
In this presentation you will…
Learn the
definitions
of Loose, Periodic,
and Balanced Sentences
Learn the
rhetorical purpose and function
of Loose, Periodic, and Balanced Sentences
See
examples
of Loose, Periodic, and
Balanced Sentences
Loose Sentences
Definitions, Rhetorical Function, and Examples
Definitions of Loose Sentences
A sentence with
the main point
(independent clause)
at the beginning
of it,
followed by some side points
(subordinating
clauses)
A loose sentence puts first things first; it
lets the reader know what it is mainly about
when he has read the first few words.
Rhetorical Function of Loose Sentences
The
most valuable info
rmation appears
at the beginning
of the sentence and
the other information follows (logical)
Often make a sentence
more
conversational and clear
Examples of Loose Sentences:
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.
Writing a Loose Sentence
Basic Statement: The teacher considered him a good
student.
Loose Sentence
: The teacher considered him a good
student, steady if not inspired, willing if not eager,
responsive to instruction and conscientious about his
work.
Basic Statement: Bells rang
Loose sentence
: Bells rang, filling the air with their
clangor, startling pigeons into flight from every belfry,
bringing people into the streets to hear the news.
Periodic
Sentences
Definitions, Rhetorical Function, and Examples
Definitions of Periodic Sentences
A sentence with
the main point (independent
clause) at the end of it
, often after a couple
side points leading up to it (subordinating
clauses)
The reader does not know what it is mainly
about until he finishes reading it.
Rhetorical Function of Periodic
Sentences
Periodic sentence structure often brings a
dramatic tension and suspense to the end of
the sentence
, stressing its importance
Examples of Periodic
Sentences
By the smell of barbecuing and the fireworks
in the sky,
I knew it was Independence Day
.
“
To believe your own thoughts
, to believe that
what is true for you in your private heart is
true for all men, that
is genius
” (Ralph Waldo
Emerson).
Writing Periodic Sentences
Basic Statement: John gave his mother
flowers.
Periodic Sentence
: The tough one, the
sullen kid who scoffed at any show of
sentiment,
John gave his mother flowers
.
Basic Statement: Love is blind
Periodic Sentence
:
Love
, as everyone knows
except those who happen to be afflicted
with it,
is blind
.
Balanced
Sentences
Definition, Rhetorical Function, and
Examples
Definitions of Balanced
Sentences
Using the
same pattern of words
in similar, or
parallel, forms
A balanced sentence is one in which
sentence
elements
(words, phrases, clauses)
of equal
importance are set off
against each other.
Rhetorical Function of Balanced
Sentences
Emphatic
and forceful
Great for
comparisons and contrasts
Frames an argument in a balanced and
consistent structure to
draw attention
to it
Examples of Balanced Sentences
“What we obtain too cheap, we
esteem too lightly” (Thomas
Paine).
The President wanted an increase
in taxes to reduce the national
debt; the Congress wanted a
reduction in taxes to stimulate
business.
Writing a Balanced Sentence
Basic Statements: He got angry. I was
sad.
Balanced Sentence
: On hearing the
news,
he was angered
, and
I was
saddened
.
Good sentences are more than
grammatically correct. They are
varied in length, in word order, and
in their rhetorical patterns.
Explore the definitions, rhetorical purposes, and examples of loose, periodic, and balanced sentences. Understand how these sentence structures impact readability and communication. Learn to differentiate between loose sentences with the main point at the beginning and periodic sentences with the main point at the end. Enhance your writing skills by mastering these sentence structures.
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Loose, Periodic, and Balanced Sentences
In this presentation you will Learn the definitions of Loose, Periodic, and Balanced Sentences Learn the rhetorical purpose and function of Loose, Periodic, and Balanced Sentences See examples of Loose, Periodic, and Balanced Sentences
Loose Sentences Definitions, Rhetorical Function, and Examples
Definitions of Loose Sentences A sentence with the main point (independent clause) at the beginning of it, followed by some side points (subordinating clauses) A loose sentence puts first things first; it lets the reader know what it is mainly about when he has read the first few words.
Rhetorical Function of Loose Sentences The most valuable information appears at the beginning of the sentence and the other information follows (logical) Often make a sentence more conversational and clear
Examples of Loose Sentences: 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.
Writing a Loose Sentence Basic Statement: The teacher considered him a good student. Loose Sentence: The teacher considered him a good student, steady if not inspired, willing if not eager, responsive to instruction and conscientious about his work. Basic Statement: Bells rang Loose sentence: Bells rang, filling the air with their clangor, startling pigeons into flight from every belfry, bringing people into the streets to hear the news.
Periodic Sentences Definitions, Rhetorical Function, and Examples
Definitions of Periodic Sentences A sentence with the main point (independent clause) at the end of it, often after a couple side points leading up to it (subordinating clauses) The reader does not know what it is mainly about until he finishes reading it.
Rhetorical Function of Periodic Sentences Periodic sentence structure often brings a dramatic tension and suspense to the end of the sentence, stressing its importance
Examples of Periodic Sentences By the smell of barbecuing and the fireworks in the sky, I knew it was Independence Day. To believe your own thoughts, to believe that what is true for you in your private heart is true for all men, that is genius (Ralph Waldo Emerson).
Writing Periodic Sentences Basic Statement: John gave his mother flowers. Periodic Sentence: The tough one, the sullen kid who scoffed at any show of sentiment, John gave his mother flowers. Basic Statement: Love is blind Periodic Sentence: Love, as everyone knows except those who happen to be afflicted with it, is blind.
Balanced Sentences Definition, Rhetorical Function, and Examples
Definitions of Balanced Sentences Using the same pattern of words in similar, or parallel, forms A balanced sentence is one in which sentence elements (words, phrases, clauses) of equal importance are set off against each other.
Rhetorical Function of Balanced Sentences Emphatic and forceful Great for comparisons and contrasts Frames an argument in a balanced and consistent structure to draw attention to it
Examples of Balanced Sentences What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly (Thomas Paine). The President wanted an increase in taxes to reduce the national debt; the Congress wanted a reduction in taxes to stimulate business.
Writing a Balanced Sentence Basic Statements: He got angry. I was sad. Balanced Sentence: On hearing the news, he was angered, and I was saddened.
Good sentences are more than grammatically correct. They are varied in length, in word order, and in their rhetorical patterns.
