Sentence Structure Techniques

Dive into various sentence structure techniques such as repetition, short sentences, lists, colons, questions, exclamations, and parentheses. Understand how each technique emphasizes certain aspects of writing, illustrated through examples and analysis. Explore how sentence structure impacts communication and narrative flow in writing.

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• Sentence Structure
• Techniques
• Emphasis
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1. Sentence Structure REVISION

2. Sentence Structure Sentence Structure refers to when a writer tries to emphasise certain words or ideas through the way that sentences are set out. We have learned about several sentence structure techniques in the past take a look at the grid you ve been provided as a reminder.

3. a) Repetition 1. The students who get the best grades are all similar because they revise a lot, pay attention in class, get to sleep early, take detailed notes and attend supported study. b) Short sentence 2. After studying long and hard, Frank finally got his results. He opened the letter and saw his grades. He passed every exam! c) List 3. John who didn t study at all failed all his exams. But Frank (who studied very hard) passed them all. d) Colon 4. All the students who got the best grades had one thing in common: they studied hard. e) Question 5. We have to study. Study in the day. Study in the night. Study all the time. f) Exclamation 6. If you want to pass your exams, I have one word for you. Study. g) Parenthesis 7. If you fail your exams, you need to ask yourself one thing. Did you study enough?

4. a) Repetition 1. The students who get the best grades are all similar because they revise a lot, pay attention in class, get to sleep early, take detailed notes and attend supported study. b) Short sentence 2. After studying long and hard, Frank finally got his results. He opened the letter and saw his grades. He passed every exam! c) List 3. John who didn t study at all failed all his exams. But Frank (who studied very hard) passed them all. d) Colon 4. All the students who got the best grades had one thing in common: they studied hard. e) Question 5. We have to study. Study in the day. Study in the night. Study all the time. f) Exclamation 6. If you want to pass your exams, I have one word for you. Study. g) Parenthesis 7. If you fail your exams, you need to ask yourself one thing. Did you study enough?

5. Sentence Structure S: State what sentence structure is being used The writer uses ____________ Q: Quote an example of it being used _______________ A: Analyse how it is used and how that answers the question This use of _________ emphasises which suggests

6. Task 1 It s time to play the music: again! As all five seasons of The Muppet Show come to streaming, it s time to look back at the magic of what may remain the greatest family show of all. What two examples of sentence structure are being used here.

7. Task 1 It s time to play the music: again! As all five seasons of The Muppet Show come to streaming, it s time to look back at the magic of what may remain the greatest family show of all. Answer: A colon ( the music: ) An exclamation ( again! )

8. Task 2 For 120 episodes between 1976 and 1981, this was the variety programme that stars of stage and screen wanted to be seen on. What other show could boast a line-up of guests that included Peter Ustinov, Vincent Price, Brooke Shields, Steve Martin, Elton John, John Cleese, Alice Cooper, Liberace, Spike Milligan, Sylvester Stallone and Johnny Cash? What two examples of sentence structure are being used here?

9. Task 2 For 120 episodes between 1976 and 1981, this was the variety programme that stars of stage and screen wanted to be seen on. What other show could boast a line-up of guests that included Peter Ustinov, Vincent Price, Brooke Shields, Steve Martin, Elton John, John Cleese, Alice Cooper, Liberace, Spike Milligan, Sylvester Stallone and Johnny Cash? Answer: A question ( What other should could Johnny Cash?) A list (Peter Ustinov, Vincent Price, Brooke Shields, Steve Martin, Elton John, John Cleese, Alice Cooper, Liberace, Spike Milligan, Sylvester Stallone and Johnny Cash)

10. Sentence Structure S: State what sentence structure is being used The writer uses ____________ Q: Quote an example of it being used _______________ A: Analyse how it is used and how that answers the question This use of _________ emphasises which suggests

11. Example Question 1 It s time to play the music: again! As all five seasons of The Muppet Show come to streaming, it s time to look back at the magic of what may remain the greatest family show of all. How does the writer s sentence structure introduce the focus of the article? (2)

12. Example Question 1 It s time to play the music: again! As all five seasons of The Muppet Show come to streaming, it s time to look back at the magic of what may remain the greatest family show of all. How does the writer s sentence structure introduce the focus of the article? (2) 1. S: State what sentence structure is being used The writer uses a colon music: again 2. Q: Quote an example of it being used This colon adds an extra word to a familiar phrase, again which suggests that 3. A: Analyse how it is used this article will be about coming back to something that many people have not experienced in a long time.

13. Example Question 1 It s time to play the music: again! As all five seasons of The Muppet Show come to streaming, it s time to look back at the magic of what may remain the greatest family show of all. How does the writer s sentence structure introduce the focus of the article? (2) 1. S: State what sentence structure is being used The writer uses an exclamation mark again! 2. Q: Quote an example of it being used This exclamation mark makes the word again stand out, showing that it must 3. A: Analyse how it is used be important, which suggests this article will be about something that has happened before but the writer is excited will be happening once more

14. Example Question 2 For 120 episodes between 1976 and 1981, this was the variety programme that stars of stage and screen wanted to be seen on. What other show could boast a line-up of guests that included Peter Ustinov, Vincent Price, Brooke Shields, Steve Martin, Elton John, John Cleese, Alice Cooper, Liberace, Spike Milligan, Sylvester Stallone and Johnny Cash? How does the writer s sentence structure make it clear that The Muppet Show was impressive for its time? (2)

15. Example Question 2 For 120 episodes between 1976 and 1981, this was the variety programme that stars of stage and screen wanted to be seen on. What other show could boast a line-up of guests that included Peter Ustinov, Vincent Price, Brooke Shields, Steve Martin, Elton John, John Cleese, Alice Cooper, Liberace, Spike Milligan, Sylvester Stallone and Johnny Cash? How does the writer s sentence structure make it clear that The Muppet Show was impressive for its time? (2) The writer uses a list 1. S: State what sentence structure is being used Q: Peter Ustinov, Vincent Price, Brooke Shields, Steve Martin, Elton John, John Cleese, Alice Cooper, Liberace, Spike Milligan, Sylvester Stallone and Johnny Cash? 2. Quote an example of it being used 3. A: The writer lists several famous celebrities who appeared on The Muppet Show, which suggests it must have been very impressive if it managed to attract so many famous figures Analyse how it is used

16. Example Question 2 For 120 episodes between 1976 and 1981, this was the variety programme that stars of stage and screen wanted to be seen on. What other show could boast a line-up of guests that included Peter Ustinov, Vincent Price, Brooke Shields, Steve Martin, Elton John, John Cleese, Alice Cooper, Liberace, Spike Milligan, Sylvester Stallone and Johnny Cash? How does the writer s sentence structure make it clear that The Muppet Show was impressive for its time? (2) The writer uses a question 1. S: What other show could boast a line-up of guests that included Peter Ustinov, Vincent Price, Brooke Shields, Steve Martin, Elton John, John Cleese, Alice Cooper, Liberace, Spike Milligan, Sylvester Stallone and Johnny Cash? State what sentence structure is being used 2. Q: Quote an example of it being used 3. A: This question suggests that there was no other show that was able to attract quite so many famous celebrities, so this is an impressive achievement for The Muppet Show. Analyse how it is used

17. Practice Question 1 We drove for what seems like (in fact, was) days across the endless, stubbly snow-blown plains. We passed one enticing diversion after another Pony Express stations, buffalo licks, a pretty big rock without so much as a sideways glance from my father. My mother began to look faintly worried. How does the writer s use of sentence structure make it clear how long the journey felt? (4)

18. Practice Question 1 The writer uses parenthesis (in fact, was) The parenthesis adds an extra piece of information to show that not only did the journey feel long, but it actually was very long, which explains why it felt like that

19. Practice Question 1 The writer uses parenthesis Pony Express stations, buffalo licks, a pretty big rock This parenthesis adds a list of things that the writer drove past on the journey, making it seem long, as they had to pass so many things

20. Practice Question 1 The writer uses a list Pony Express stations, buffalo licks, a pretty big rock The writer lists all the things they passed during the journey, making it seem like they travelled a long way, as they saw so many things

21. Practice Question 2 But when we arrived, all her worries disappeared. Disneyland. I can still remember every single activity. Spinning teacups. Flying elephants. Submarine rides. Riverboat safaris. Even a rocket to the moon. How does the writer s use of sentence structure emphasise the fact that this memory is important to him? (4)

22. Practice Question 2 The writer uses a short sentence Disneyland By putting the word Disneyland alone in a sentence, it makes it stand out, emphasising how important this place must be and how it sticks out in the writer s memories.

23. Practice Question 2 The writer uses a list Spinning teacups. Flying elephants. Submarine rides. Riverboat safaris. Even a rocket to the moon. The writer lists all the different things he experienced at Disneyland, which shows just how many fun experiences still exist in his mind, and they all seem important to him.

24. Practice Question 2 The writer uses short sentences Spinning teacups. Flying elephants. Submarine rides. Riverboat safaris. Even a rocket to the moon. The writer uses a list of short sentences to show all the different experiences he had at Disneyland. By putting them all in a short sentence each, all the experiences are made to seem very important to the writer.

25. Practice Question 3 By the time the holiday was over, we were all so sad. We didn t know why. We couldn t understand why. Why did we have to leave? But all good things come to an end, including this. Goodbye Disneyland. How does the writer s sentence structure make it clear that he will miss Disneyland a lot? (4)

26. Practice Question 3 The writer uses repetition We didn t know why. We couldn t understand why. Why did we have to leave? By repeating the word why it becomes clear that the speaker does not fully understand the reasons for leaving, showing that he wants to stay and will miss it

27. Practice Question 3 The writer uses a question Why did we have to leave? The writers question emphasises his confusion and frustration over leaving Disneyland, making it clear he would rather stay, showing he will miss it

28. Practice Question 3 The writer uses a short sentence Goodbye Disneyland. This short sentence emphasises the writer s final farewell to Disneyland, which makes the idea of leaving this place seem important, suggesting he will probably miss it