Commenting on sentence types (Edexcel GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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How does sentence structure affect readers?
How does sentence structure affect readers?
Controls how readers experience the text & their emotional response
Key features of short sentences
Key features of short sentences
Single main clause, direct & punchy, create immediate impact
Effects of short sentences in writing
Effects of short sentences in writing
Build dramatic tension or express strong opinions
Key features of long/complex sentences
Key features of long/complex sentences
Multiple clauses where some depend on others for full meaning
Effects of long sentences in writing
Effects of long sentences in writing
Paint detailed pictures & draw readers into scenes
Effect of mixing sentence lengths
Effect of mixing sentence lengths
Creates rhythm and emphasis in writing
Effect of short sentence after long one
Effect of short sentence after long one
Creates powerful contrast & highlights key information
Purpose of questions in writing
Purpose of questions in writing
Engage readers directly, suggest uncertainty or create intrigue
Purpose of exclamations in writing
Purpose of exclamations in writing
Show strong emotion or excitement, make writing more energetic
Purpose of commands in writing
Purpose of commands in writing
Create sense of urgency or authority
Purpose of statements in writing
Purpose of statements in writing
Provide information in a straightforward way
Role of punctuation beyond grammar
Role of punctuation beyond grammar
Creates specific moods & shows characters' emotional states