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Stylistic Sentences--Due October 1
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What sentence styles do you like most? Click this link. Use this doc. Elaborate. Write 300+ words. Pictured is Yann Martel, whose sentences are amazing.
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I think all the styles of sentences are very appealing; I cannot choose a favorite. Each sentence style has an important meaning in writing and, therefore, it is necessary to give credit to each style. I do enjoy using the compound sentence style with semicolons. Semicolons add to a sentence when it could be finished and helps the writing flow better. I prefer using this method as an alternative to writing a completely new sentence when the thought can be resumed. I also like using the compound sentence style with the explanatory statement; this style helps explain the first part of the sentence and clarify. This style is very helpful when listing items in a list, as well. I had never quite known how to write items in a list until I read this document. I now understand how I can accurately list things. Many of these sentences I was unaware of or was writing incorrectly for all the years I’ve been in school. I had never heard of using an introductory set of appositives to rename other nouns in the sentence. Writing, reading, and composition – many of these things mean fun to some people. The previous sentence is an example of the aforementioned sentence style using dashes. Many of the shorter, more straightforward sentences styles were ones I had never previously heard of. The deliberate fragment was one method that stood out to me. Have we not been taught all of our educational years not to use fragments? After reading into this, I soon realized that it was more for style rather than to add any intelligent elements to your piece. As an avid reader, I have begun to notice more of these types of sentences in the works I am reading. Finding these types of sentences actually makes the reading much more absorbing and I feel as if I am learning even when the book itself is not educational. I found it very useful to anyone to take a moment and peruse through The Art of Styling Sentences; It may not drastically improve your writing, but it will certainly update it.
I certainly never knew that there was so many different ways to write one sentence. Studying, reading, memorizing these different types of sentences will surely enhance my writing. The most interesting structure of sentence that I stumbled upon was the “A series of balanced pairs” type. Most writers—including myself— find themselves listing adjectives, verbs, or subjects in the same, boring structure. Just there I did. Most just do item 1, item 2, and item 3. The series of balanced pairs structure will spice up your writing and give your sentence a definite rhythm. Using this structure can also help vary your sentence lengths. This method can create a somewhat lengthy sentence, by having a short or simple sentence following it will keep your reader on their toes. Another sentence type that will keep the reader on their toes is the “interrupting modifier between the subject and verb”. This structure almost interrupts the flow of the text. The interruption can be made by commas, parenthesis, and dashes. The interruption is almost used to describe the subject or provide emphasis for the subject. I have often used this method. I like it because it is adds variety to how you describe your subject. These two sentence structure types provide an outlet for a new way to spice up your writing. Before I read this document I did not realize how amateur and boring my previous writing has been. I will strive to use a variety of these tools; though it may take some practice. To avoid sounding like a freshman writer, one must add some variety to their sentence structures. Boring, is the one adjective that I would despise my writing being called. This document will certainly be one of my most used tools throughout this class. I am looking forward to the growth in my writing.
Until this class began it was almost as if I have been completely oblivious to how many sentence styles there really are. There is such great variety to choose from that it would be very hard to determine my favorite style. Although it is difficult to appoint a preferred style, I am fond of the use of questions in writing. I approve of the fact that adding questions into script is a quick and simple way to add dramatic effect. I am appreciative I have had the opportunity to be refreshed with new sentence styles. Often times writers--myself included-- easily become a bore when using the same sentence style repeatedly. A broken record is something that is shut off right away; a reader can act the same to a repetitive writer. Another favored style of mine are the numerous ways to list things in a sentence instead of always using commas. I like that I can choose to use commas or go without or take the conjunctions away or even place conjunctions without the use of commas as I am doing now. With my growing knowledge of different sentence types I am suddenly finding myself aware of these styles embedded in my peer’s writing. Being able to acknowledge how different styles are arranged and used, I believe it helps me a great deal with my own work. Looking into other’s performances and seeing the diversity between sentences allows myself to realize my choices on sentence structure really does impact a reader and how they will perceive my thoughts throughout my production. Before I was informed on the abounding directions I could carry my sentences, I have not thought in great depth about how my sentences have been banal, dull, bland. Alliterative sentences are astonishing and awe-inspiring. Alliteration is an amusing way for me to rejuvenate my work and add a spice of creativity. It is not my preference for my work to read as unsophisticated; therefore I shall refer back to “the art of styling sentences” to animate my work.
Helgeson 7 I can not say that I have a favorite sentence type because there are far too many different ways to create fluent sentences. I believe that all of the sentence types are valuable because a writer can not use the same style of sentence everywhere in their writing. The sentences would become extremely monotonous and unable to hold the attention of the reader, even though i can not say that I have a favorite because all of them have their situational applicability I still have a few that I would prefer to use over the rest. One of my favorite techniques to use in sentences are appositives. Appositives can be used in all sentences and generally take nothing away from the sentence itself. Appositives can be used to add description that would normally not have been necessary to the sentence but helps the reader understand and visualize better. Another useful thing to put inside of your sentences is a semicolon. Semicolons are used to join two like sentences that are not already joined by a coordinating conjunction. Semicolons add lots of variety to your writing and it also add more fluency to your essay because the semicolon makes the essay flow better and is more appealing to everyone. One other technique that I would like to employ more in my writing is the use of more descriptive words. Using these kinds of words will not only make my essay sound more intelligent but will also help better express the message of the sentence. The use of more descriptive words will also help to make my essays more diverse and less boring to the reader. Using strong words can help grab the attention of a reader even at the most boring parts of an essay. The use of a colon in an essay can really make an idea pop because the use of a colon suggests that there should be some emphasis on the following phrase. Hopefully by the end of this course I will gain a greater appreciation for different sentence types and I will also be able to add more creative diversity to my writing
There are multitudes of sentences in existence; more than I have ever realized! As I scroll through this list and pick out different sentences that I find appealing, I notice a common trend of the ones that I am picking: I like sentences that create lists and adds description. As strange as it is, I did not even realize that I was doing that! Maybe I just like seeing things in a series with each other. This brings me to the first type of sentence I find interesting: a series without the usual conjunction. I like, in this sentence type, how the absence of a connecting conjunction adds more of a dramatic, intense affect to the list. This same concept applies to another type of sentence I seem to enjoy. This would be the sentences that begin with an appositive. Again, it adds a bold dramatic effect to the sentence that is enticing and it makes you want to continue to ready it. The next sentence styling type I like is adding an internal series of appositives or modifiers. I like how this sudden input of descriptors adds a lot to the subject of the sentence alone. It lets the reader have a better mental image and understanding of the sentence by adding “color”. Additionally, I like the use of short, simple sentences in a row. They are the most simple sentences you can find and may even think, “Is that even a sentence alone?”. Multiple short simple sentences aligned properly, one after another, can turn out to be a very pleasant ending to an emotional paragraph. Finally, I like the use of antitheses. They are a great way to make the reader thing. The person who is reading a sentence with an antithesis will sit there and think to themselves and in their mind will be connecting how the two statements relate to each other; once they realize the connection they will be satisfied with the cleverness of the use. There are many different sentence styles, and these are just a few of my favorite.
Schwint period 1 I think that every type of sentence included in the Art of Styling sentences deserves equal recognition because without sentence variety your essays will get very boring. Every essay you write should have a multitude of different types and lengths of sentences in order to keep the reader's attention. Also using different types of sentences can help to make your essay more cohesive and easier to read. With that being said there were two different types of sentences included in that document that I really liked most. The first type of sentence style that intrigued me was the figurative sentences with similes and metaphors. This style of sentence caught my attention because this style can help you to give imagery to not only short stories, but it can also help you when you are writing persuasive essays. In the persuasive essays if you use this type of sentence it can help the reader to better understand your point since you are relating what you are saying in the essay to something that they can easily picture on their own. The second type of sentence that I liked in this document was the antimetabole sentences. I like this style of sentence because it can help you to spice up your essays since not many people use this type of sentence. Antimetabole sentences will make your reader think harder and maybe it will even help them to see your essay in a whole new light. The Antimetabole sentences intrigued me because they are rarely used but when they are used they can have a huge impact on your essay.
As I first glanced at the Art of Styling Sentences document, I was immediately overwhelmed. It is teeming with types of sentences that I didn’t even know existed. I found this document to be rather interesting and helpful after taking vital deep breaths. The sentences that contained rhythm intrigued me. One specific simple sentence that eliminates the usual conjunction caught my eye. “He has again been trapped, caught, humiliated.” I love the way this sentence is short and perky-like. It gets to the point succinctly. The reader knows what happened to whoever “he” may be without any hesitation. Contrasting that particular sentence, one containing an interrupter between the subject and verb provided the same rhythm that first intrigued me. “Students, tall or short, can play tiddlywinks.” This sentence makes reading more lively. Who wouldn’t want to read if all sentences were as entertaining as that one? Going beyond the types of sentences recently mentioned above, each type of sentence in the Art of Styling Sentences document is unique and captivating, all worthy of special recognition. Using different types of sentences makes writing more appealing, hence more rewarding. The end of the document contains figurative language that appears foreign to me. I am unsure how to even begin to pronounce some of the words: procatalepsis, chiasmus, antithesis, and anadiplosis. Using these strategies and types of figurative language must take a lot of thought to use them correctly. But when used correctly, I’m sure they provide the writing with an unwonted, yet dignified appeal. Personally, using these unique sentences and various types of figurative language is something that I need to sharpen up. Adding a little variety to my dull writing, could amp up the quality immensely. I hope that after adding those types of sentences to my writing it will become natural, and I will do it without even taking a second to think about it.
My hands-down favorite sentence is the antimetabole. Although I have never incorporated one into my own writing, I have encountered many while reading. The ABBA pattern appears rather often in the Bible; the reverse structure becomes a powerful teaching method once the reader is accustomed to it. To invent an antimetabole is no small feat. It is a matter of great consideration and reflection. If the process is rushed, the sentence will not make sense; if the process is forced, the sentence will not speak to the reader. Nowadays nobody speaks in antimetabole (bar public speakers reciting prepared speeches). Our minds do not naturally reverse what we hear, observe, or think. As such, the rare antimetabole is sure to capture the absolute attention of a reader when it does appear. The symmetry is striking, forcing the reader to toss the contrasting sides of the equation back and forth until the meaning of the phrase is understood. Perhaps I cannot speak for others, but whenever I happen upon an antimetabole I pause for a minute of reflection. It is usually worth it: the complex structure of the device means the author spent quality time formulating it (and if not, the author had no business attempting one). The antimetabole section in the “Art of Styling Sentences” mentions several famous examples of the device in use. John Kennedy makes the list twice. The tense global-political context under his tenure (the Cold War) called for rallying speeches to unify the American public, and few devices stir the heart of man as much as the antimetabole. Kennedy’s antimetaboles gave American citizens reassurance they could take with them--everybody remembered his iconic lines about “What you can do for your country” and how the U.S. must “never fear to negotiate.” My goal for the semester is to incorporate an original antimetabole into one of my essays. Doubtless it will take a while--I want it to seem subtle and appropriate rather than awkward and forced.
7 Bose said…. To be completely honest, I have a hard time depicting which sentence type I enjoy the most. Most of the variations of sentence types I am inadequate to perform because I am a horrific writer. I would say that I like either the compound-complex or the compound sentence type. I do not care for the simple sentence because the name is very deceiving. You would assume that the simple sentences would be simple and easy to distinguish between other sentences. This is not the case. They are indeed, a lot more complicated to discover then just looking at the shortest sentence. Compound-complex sentences on the other hand, I enjoy because these sentences help create lucid ideas. Creating imagery and life-like examples can help the reader enjoy and understand your composition. These sentences are also fairly easy for me to pick out. I always look for two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. It is easy for me to see compound-complex sentences because by just reading the sentence as a whole, I am able to distinguish what clauses are what and then determine what type of sentence it is. The other type of sentence structure I like would be the compound sentence. I like this type of sentence because you can either use a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. It is not complicated for me to pick out these types of sentences because it is two independent clauses joined with a semicolon or a coordinating conjunction. When I read these sentences I can look at them and say this is an independent clause and so is this. I then determine if there is a semicolon or a coordinating conjunction and know that it is a compound sentence. Another reason I enjoy compound sentences is that when you properly use these in your writing, they help prevent run-on sentences and help break up your essay. Although, it can make your writing choppy if you do not use them correctly. The other type of sentences I like would be the dependent clauses in a pair or series. If you were to look at examples and if you were to research this type of sentence, you would notice how it is very suspenseful. It intrigues the reader and makes them more interested in the writing. Using this structure in your writing can help entertain and encourage your readers to keep reading because there could be more excitement to come in your writing. If you are looking for something to help intensify your writing, I would strongly recommend taking a look at The Art of Styling Sentences. This document indeed will help enhance your grade.
While I am writing a paper for this class, I typically enjoy using compound sentences. Using the FANBOY acronym, it is easy to compare two objects or situations. Along with this, it also allows you to collaborate what a character thinks or feels, without it getting too wordy. For example, "She wanted to eat the cake, but she felt sick that morning". I find that these sentences are comprehensible and can create a sufficient amount of body in a paragraph. The FANBOYS acronym is also quite clever and cute. Aside from this, I enjoy using complex sentences as well. I find that you can start your sentence with the independent clause, halted by a comma. This helps writers with starting sentences with a different word throughout the paragraph. To have a complex sentence you need one dependent clause as well as one or more independent clauses. This can add more words to your word count in your papers, as well as being able to add more sentences onto one subject. If you are talking about World War Two, you can continue by adding a conjunction. For example, "Though the weather was brutal in Germany, the men agreed that they needed to fight for their country". I believe that complex sentences are crucial for any kind of essay. I have used many of the styles of sentences into my writing recently, it is easier to accomplish a large amount of writing with the help of these. They can really help pull lose ends in a paragraph together, a huge issue i have in my writings.I wish to understand compound-complex sentences better. I have a problem putting them into a sentence structure. Sometimes I think they get too wordy, sounding like a ramble Already improving in my writing, I can see how I can become an expert in sentence structures.3 I would love to improve in my writings to come.
Mullet 6 As I read through each style of sentencing, I realized how little variation I use when I am composing. Most of the time, I do not realize that I am using more styles than just compound, compound-complex, or simple sentences. Some styles of sentencing, like 15a (complete inversion of normal pattern), I strongly dislike. I find this style confusing to read. I would never use this style. I do, however, enjoy sentence styles like R4 (appositive phrase begins the sentence) and R2 (the power sentence: 2 in 1). Anything that adds more description is generally something I will use. I love adding more descriptive words and phrases because I feel it makes a paper ten times better than before. Being descriptive gives a paper life. If you never expand upon anything then your reader will become bored. While I do not use a lot of sentence styles, I still use more than I thought I did. As I read through those styles I could recall sentences of mine that would fit into many of those categories. After reading that, I think I will be more aware of what styles I am using and try to switch it up. It is always better when you are reading a book and they are not all Style #2 (compound sentence with elliptical construction) combined with simple sentences. Any composition is better with variations. I think most styles listed on this document have great values for different styles of writing. I am a big modifier fan though. I also enjoy combining fragments with other styles. I believe these make the reader become very susceptible to being sucked in your writing. Overall, I think I use about ½-¾ of these styles of sentences without realizing they are different. Becoming aware of sentence styles will definitely help me add in different styles and make me a better writer.
Meyer 1 Sentence styling is an essential part of composing any form of literature. Being able to change the way you write is important because it allows you to show your intelligence in your writing, to compose a work that has variety, and to maintain the readers interest. Having variety in your sentences is like the different phases of the moon cycle. The moon cycle has many phases. Each phases has its own characteristic that make it unique. Regardless of the whatever phases the moon is in, It is still the same moon. Sentences may take many different forms, but have the same meaning.
While looking through The Art of Styling Sentences document, I was intrigued by the Anadiplosis type of sentence. This type of sentence uses a pattern (AB, BC, CD) where the the last item in a series begin the next series. When reading this document the pattern of the this type of sentence caught my attention. The repetition of the words create an emphasis that a description could not do. Also this type of sentence has a sense of poetry. Anadiplosis is an artistic way of portraying your ideas on a page.
I also enjoy sentences that use similes and metaphors. Similes are comparisons using like or as; Metaphors are comparisons that do not use like or as. Sentences with these literary tools help the reader be able to imagine what the author is trying to write about. I personally like the metaphor more because it makes the comparison seem more like a reality. The metaphor says an item is something instead of saying it is like something. Similes and metaphors are extremely helpful when trying to describe something that not everyone is aware of; it gives the reader something to relate the unknown material to. I hope to use these to help create vivid images of what I want my readers to understand.
Before this class started, I was completely unaware of all types of sentence styling. I understood the basics such as: simple, fragment, compound, compound-complex, complex, and fragment. Once I opened up the link leading to the "The Art of Styling Sentences" paper I was suddenly overwhelmed by all of the material before my eyes. I am prone to use the same sentence structure in all of my essays prior to this essay simply because I didn't know all of the types even existed. After I browsed a majority of the material, I came to the conclusion that I do(100) in fact use a large quantity of these tips. I have used them but did not realize I did. Throughout all of the types of sentence styling, I concluded that my two favorites were Hypophora (N36) and Procatelepsis (N37). As a writer in this class, I have noticed I always like to inquire a question, usually as an opening sentence to my paper. I think it gives a paper a hint of mystery to continue reading in order to find the answer to that question. Now I never would answer the question directly, unlike hypophore, I would use subtly hints at it throughout my paper. But as I read the description of hypophora I really enjoy the answering of the question all by yourself within the same or near by sentences. This enlightens the readers and gives them the exact answer they are looking for. The other sentence structure I enjoyed was Procatelepsis. Procatelepsis is the ability to predict what the other side would say in a argumentative essay or debate. This tool is not only good in essays but it is good in life. Being able to read what others might say will help you conquer any argument that you may face. This also helps you be more conscious of your decisions. This type of sentence styling will be very beneficial in the long run, especially if we write an argumentative essay or some-sort.
As I read through “The Art of Styling Sentences” I was enlightened on all the types of sentences that exist. I never realized there was so much of a variety. The sentence structure that I was the most intrigued by was number five on the list. Number five is “a sentence with a series of balanced pairs.” It is defined as having a definite pattern. It uses an even number of items and balances these items in pairs with a conjunction between each of the pairs. These items can appear anywhere in the sentence. A quote by Jane Porcino provides a swell example of this type of sentence, “ It is amazing how lifeless elements like stone and wood, nails and plaster, glass and metal take on a soul after you turn them into a house.” More examples of this sentence type are: “ Eager yet fearful, confident but somewhat suspicious, Jason eyed the barber who would give him his first haircut.”, “The textbook clearly showed the distinctions between prose and poetry, denotation and connotation, deduction and induction.”, and “Great artists often seem to occur in pairs: Michelangelo and da Vinci, Gaugin and van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne.” An example I have come up with is, “I find it fascinating how quickly Johnny and Lexi, Isaiah and Braden, Andy and Levi divided into pairs during the group work time in College Algebra.” My sentence includes series of balanced pairs that all have something in common in the sentence and our connected by the conjunction “and”. The reason that the series of balanced pairs sentence type is my favorite is because of how much information you can fit into one sentence fluidly simply using conjunctions and commas. The sentence make sense without being too wordy and confusing. If the thing you are describing has a lot of examples this is a great way to list them all off. The balance and rhythm of these sentences brings me peace. The sentences are clear and have a bounce to them that is pleasing to the eye.
I thought sentence structure was never a big part to writing a good essay. Since going through this class, I have found out that I was wrong. Sentence structure is used to create sentences and the topic more interesting by using different types of sentences throughout the essay. I have been learning a lot about different types of sentences such as simple, compound, complex, etc. I however love compound sentences. Compound sentences gives the essay a little color with the usage of semicolons. Semicolons are sometimes used to not stop a thought with a new sentence; the flow goes smoothly and not choppy. A series without the usual conjunction is interesting because I always thought that listing items had to have a comma in between the items but in this case instead of a comma; placing “and” is the same thing. There is another part within the series were instead of “and” in between item 2 and item 3 just replace it with a comma. Different types of listings throughout essays can give it some bright colors as well. Some basic sentences can be simple sentences where everything is short and sweet; some sentences can be long and interesting at the same time such as a “interrupting modifier between subject and verb.” A variation of a interrupting modifiers is using a full sentence as interrupting modifier. The sentence can be lengthy but extremely descriptive at the same time. Dashes are used as a skill to write with diversity instead of using commas and semicolons all the time. Dashes are a good way to grab the reader's attention. There is many more sentence structures out there to improve one's essay; it is all in the matter of taking the time and adding little bits and pieces in. Sentence structure will help essays seem more interesting and not flat lined but have ups and downs with using simple sentences to compound-complex all the way to dashes and prepositional phrases. There is so many options that no essay should be flat lined. Some essays of mine could use some sentence structure to make it seem interesting to the reader. The art of styling sentences is a greatly appreciated document that I will go to for help when writing essays.
While I scan through the “Art of Styling Sentences,” I realize that I am not nearly as advanced in my writing as I should be. My sentences are so lifeless and I could benefit from learning how to properly utilize these different techniques I read. I was also so oblivious to all of the individual sentence styles available, but I found a few that I hope to incorporate into my own writing. One technique that caught my attention was the compound sentence with elliptical construction. It explained that it would be helpful by not using the same verb twice in one sentence. You use a semicolon to separate the thoughts which would definitely add more definition and variation to my writing. Another technique I read up on was an interrupting modifier between a subject and verb. The example sentence to go along with this really aided me to understanding the modifier. The example sentences had almost a poetic feel to them and really flowed with ease. These reasons led me to have a desire to exercise this technique in my writing. It also demonstrated how I could use the modifier in a full sentence. I think this would come in handy if I had a lot to express in one sentence. Instead of making small choppy sentences or run-on sentences, I can use the modifier to split up the sentence, yet hold it together. The next style of sentence structure I liked was the negative-positive sequence and the positive-negative sequence. The negative-positive sentence models how to use contrast and push emphasis on the positive ending. On the flip side, I could use the positive-negative and stress the negative contrast in the sentence. I think these two styles could be beneficial to me in my comparison-contrast essay or any essay at all. I would love to grow as a writer through experimentation of new sentence types. I need to force myself out of my boring and basic sentence structure comfort zone and use these new sentence styles to create more mature writing.
P6 Jessica Sadler Before reading the Art of Styling Sentences document, I had no idea there were so many different types of sentences. When I write, I tend to stick with simple sentences. Reading this document can help me add some much needed variety of sentences into my essays. My favorite sentence style would have to be compound. I like compound sentences because combining thoughts into one sentence makes my essays flow more easily. In the Art of Styling Sentences document, I saw the compound sentence plus an elliptical construction. I like the effect this sentence style depicts. I will use this in my essays to polish my compound sentences. I was also intrigued by the deliberate fragments. I had no idea we could use this style in our writing. My teachers told me the “proper” way to write a sentence was to use a subject and a verb and make a complete thought. Because I was taught this, it is hard for me to get used to writing a different style, but I like the dramatic effect fragments leave. I will practice writing sentences more creatively and try to use other styles stated in this document. Alliterative sentences are something I would like to give a shot at. It makes a sentence smooth and easy to listen to. It reminds me of poetry. As stated in the document, it is easy to remember. I want my reader to remember what I wrote, and I want it to stick in their minds. This would be an excellent way to accomplish that. This document offers me many helpful tools to “spice up” my sentences and make my essays higher quality. After reading about all of these different sentence types, I am going to experiment with them and add them into my essays.
6 Wardlow I was unaware of all the different styles of sentences, that alone intrigues me. I did not know how many different ways and patterns there are for writing sentences. The more I learn in this class the more I find myself truly viewing literature as an art. The first sentence style that stuck out to me was a series without the usual conjunction. This one I found interesting because often times in my own writing I find myself listing off a series and needing to use a conjunction much too often. Using the same words too much makes writing bland and boring I want to spice up my writing by throwing in differing variations of words and sentence structures. I plan to incorporate listing a series without a conjunction into my future essay assignments. Another style I found interesting was dependant clauses in a pair or series. This style really stood out to me because it seems like this style is breaking the rules. In one of the examples the sentence begins with because, in elementary school we were always told to never ever start a sentence with that terrible word, it was practically a sin. Now I see that there is an appropriate way to start sentences with because and I want to give it a try. I will definitely be incorporating this sentence structure into my next essay. Another sentence structure that appeals to me is a bit more subtle, a single modifier out of place for emphasis. This style is intriguing because it is not incredibly difficult however it still makes an impact. To me these sentences seem artsy, deliberately crafted. I will make an effort to use this when it is appropriate, it is not a very extravagant sentence style but it still makes an impact and give emphasis. I never really how many different patterns and styles there are in writing, when writing my next essay I will be sure to keep this helpful document open to help me better compose sentences.
My favorite sentence before reading through The Art of Styling Sentences document was the compound sentence. It was my favorite because I quite honestly did not even know that the other 16 types existed. I also did not understand any other types of sentences. I was only aware of the simple, compound, complex, compound-complex. Looking back at my reading I realize how boring and repetitive my sentences are. I am sure that my attention of my readers would of been hard to keep with this repetitive style. I will have to incorporate the new styles into my writing but my big question is how do you get to the point where you can write in all of those styles without going back and editing them? or is it something you go back and edit afterwards? Now after reading this document I would say the sentence style I like the most is Hypophora. The Hypophora is great way to engage the reader and to keep them focused on the essay. A Hypophora also helps your reader to keep track of where you want them to be thinking while reading. By asking the question you show how you are thinking, they are more likely to emulate then. This style of sentence if used correctly show great maturity as a writer and great awareness of the flow of your essay. Lastly I like this style of sentence because it sounds awesome! Hypophora is just one of those unique English words you never see. But with these new sentence styles (including Hypophora) come great responsibility not to overuse them and make them lose their spunk or power. I am sure I will mess it up quite a few times but that is how I will eventually grab the reins and understand how to use them.
Since starting this class and also reading this document, I have learned that there are more complex ways of composing sentences than just the generic simple and compound sentences that we have learned in the past years. One of my favorite types of sentences that I personally use throughout my writing would be a dependent clause in a pair or series. For me, it is the easiest to write and it typically adds a lot to the writing. Also, I have had to learn how to use this type of sentence to help structure my thesis better in the opening paragraph of my essays. As I read through the list, I realized I did not recognize most of the sentence structures. In fact, I only knew about two different types. The sentence structure that really intrigued me would be the compound sentence with elliptical construction. This particular sentence structure caught my attention because it is a very unique but a very flowing type of sentence. It would look and sound better to not repeat the verb. I hope to learn how to properly use this and also include this in my future essays. Another sentence structure that really caught my eye was the short, simple sentence. I realize that I usually do not have a lot of variety of sentences in my essay and it can be quite boring to read. With the use of short, simple sentences, it can add not only a transition but a dramatic effect.
This document will not only help me become a better writer but it will help add variety to most of my future essays. It is very helpful to have a short summary of what each sentence structure does and where to put it. Even though I do not know how to use most of these sentence structures, I will be able to refer back to this document for future help.
Before taking this class, I had only believe that there were two types of sentences: simple and compound. After presenting the first term tuesday, however; I realized that there were so many more that I was unaware of. Mastering how to use these different types of sentences in my writing will surely better my essays and writing style. Of the list that was given, I found that an introductory series of appositives was the most interesting. Starting a sentence with numerous nouns is a great way to grab the attention of the reader, and certainly add flare to your writing. I wish I would have known about all these different sentence types in writing I have done previous to Composition 1. My perspectives have widened immensely after reading through these other sentence types. Another one I find interesting is the series of balanced pairs. Comparing one thing to another can help a reader better understand what you are saying. We will be using this continuously throughout our comparison-contrast essays to better explain the similarities and differences of the two topics we have chosen to write about. One of the topics I do not understand very well on the list are the dependent clauses in a pair or a series. To me, the sentence sounds awkward and disconnected when using this sentence style. This could also be seen as a good thing. This would make the reader slow down their reading in order to separate all the dependent clauses. These are all fantastic sentence structures to use in your writing. In my comparison-contrast essay, I will take extra time to make sure I have a well thought out variety of sentence types to insure a good essay. As long as the essay still flows together, you could use any type that you want. Using variety makes the essay more interesting to the reader, and also easier to understand.
I never truly new how many different sentence styles there was until this year in this particular class. It is actually quite crazy how many different types there are. To choose a favorite would be most difficult because each type deserves an equal amount of credit. I know that understanding each of these will surely and greatly increase and enhance my skills in writing so it is very important that I completely comprehend all of them. Even though they deserve an equal amount of greater, I was told to choose my favorite. Although, perhaps not my favorite but the one I use the most would most likely be compound. I rather enjoy compound sentences because you are allowed to combine two similar thoughts into one sentence. In the Art of Styling Sentence document, I saw the topic of Compound Sentence with Elliptical Construction. I feel like incorporating this style into my writing will greatly enhance it when I use compound sentences. This style of sentence allows the writer to avoid using the same verb in the second clause. In my lifetime I have always been taught to write a sentence and a verb and then end with a complete thought. Obviously, this makes it a lot more difficult for me to change my writing drastically and exaggerate creativity into my writing by using the different types of styles of sentences. I know that taking this college course this year will help me incorporate all of the different styles of sentences into my writing and enhance my skills in my writing in its entirety. Although I chose compound sentences to be my favorite, like I said previously, they all deserve an equal amount of credit. They are all important in our everyday writing and help enhance our skills.
Honestly, I was so numb to how many ways there are to write a sentence before this class. Knowing what I know now gives me a better perspective on how hard it is to be an author. It must take years to acquire the necessary knowledge to piece together sentences so perfectly. It’s hard to really pick out just one of my favorite sentence types. If I had to choose, it would be the series of balanced pairs. This sentence type is my favorite variety for the simple fact of, it gives your paper a more fluid and different feel. Almost any time I have used two adjectives, I have listed them off in a simple way. By using the balanced pairs, it can give life to your essay because you step outside of the norm. It is a nice change of pace from the regular writing style. I will definitely be looking to use these in my future essays to add that little extra something that an essay needs. Another sentence style that I would like to emulate in the future is the single modifier out of place for emphasis. This sentence style really adds suspense and drama to a single sentence without trying too hard. All you have to do is move the modifier out in front. It is so simple, but it adds a lot to the overall sentence. By using more descriptive words, you can obviously make your whole essay more encompassing. But for a quick and easy way to add that little something, you can use both of these sentence types and suddenly, it is almost as if you are a professional author. Becoming a better writer is what this class is about. I think by using all of the different sentence types, everyone can be a better writer.
In writing sentence structure and sentence length are the most important in writing. Using all the different kinds of sentences will allow whatever you are writing about. I would have to say, I like all types of sentences. If you use the same length of sentences and the same style, your essay would be so boring. Using different types makes the reader think, and having different sentence types will spice up your essay so much. If I had to chose some of my favorite sentences, I would have to say the dependent clause is one of my favorites. A few reasons it is my favorite is because it can stand alone in a sentence. Another reason this sentence type is my favorite is because of the sentence length. This type of sentence is quite long. It can add quite a bit to your writing if you do it correctly. The dependent clause will help you as a writer achieve page requirements and help simplify what you are writing about. One of my other favorite sentence types is the same word repetition. This sentence type makes the paper fun to read. If you recite repeated words in a resume. The person who may hire you will read it and notice the description of the lines. Then you will get the job. The world revolves around sentences. Long ones, short ones, even really short ones. Yann knows how to incorperate all different types to grab a hold of the readers attention and then keep it throughout the entire book. I hope one day my sentences will have the structure like Yann's.
Before beginning this class, I was unaware of how many different types of sentences there are. My sentences used to be boring and repetitive, but this document has helped me a lot in my sentence style. I've always struggled with making my sentences interesting and fresh, but being in this class and reading this document has really opened my eyes to all the types of sentences styles there truly are. One of my favorite styles is the compound sentence with elliptical construction. I like how well this type of sentences flows, yet it is still unique. I believe it also looks better when you do not repeat the verb. Another sentence style that intrigued me was the Anadiplosis sentence. I love how the repetition of words creates emphasis and boldness to my writing. The Anadiplosis uses the pattern AB,BC,CD where the last idea starts the next idea for the following sentence. Another style that also interested me was the series without a usual conjunction. I love how different this type of sentence sounds. The series without a usual conjunction style has a definite rhythm that a conjunction usually breaks up. I hardly see this type of sentence used, but I will definitely incorporate it into my writing more. Another sentence style I enjoy is compound-complex. This type of sentence creates wonderful Imagery. I believe compound-complex sentences are almost dream-like in my mind. Compound-complex follows the 2 independent clauses and one dependent clause formula, which is very appealing to me. Before reading this document I was completely oblivious to all the sentence styles there truly are. This document has helped me tremendously and I will use it as a source for my future writing. I recommend this document to anyone who wants to spice up their sentences and writing. I enjoyed all the sentence styles I read about and will continue to use these in my writing.
As a writer I do not really have a favorite type of sentence style because all of them are so great when used correctly, but if I had to make a choice it would be a compound sentence. It is awesome when a sentence with semicolons just flows so nicely. I really enjoy reading these types of sentences; as well as writing them. Compound sentences with semicolons are great when you want place two closely related ideas in the same sentence and don’t want to use a comma and a conjunction. Before I read the Art of Styling sentences document I did not know so many types of writing styles existed. I only ever knew of the simple types of sentences. All of these types of writing styles are very helpful when one is trying to write an interesting essay. Another one of my favorite writing styles after reading the document linked is an internal series of appositives or modifiers. I enjoy this type of sentence because it explains many things with a lot better look and sound. When you use appositives and modifiers you are using a dramatic interruption in a sentence, it demands some very definite punctuation, either a pair of dashes or parentheses. I have not used this type of sentence style in my writing before but I will have to try and use it because it makes your writing much better.
I feel as if this document will help me with bettering my writing style. It should help in my essays and any other type of writing I have to do. I am going to try and use these as often as possible, but I will have to be careful not to overuse them and make my essays to complex and no good.
I actually have a really hard time depicting different sentences from one another. Although I can tell when one sentence is a different kind than the one next to it, I still cannot help but struggle at naming them. But with that aside, there are many different sentence styles that I like. I think it is good to find ways to incorporate a bunch of different styles into your writing. using different sentence structure makes your writing much more fun and entertaining for the reader. One of the sentence structures that stand out to me most is Antimetabole. To be honest, i had never even heard of this type of sentence until i was reading through the examples. I have never incorporated anything like this into my own writing but I would surely love to find a way to do so. the A B B A pattern in the writing is genius. I think it can really emphasize your statement while also proving a point. If used right I really think that this could be a very strong style of writing. I also really like the alliterative sentence. Although I have known about this one, I have always struggled to find a place for it in my writing. I think that if used correctly, in the right place at the right time, this could be a great way to really grab the reader’s attention and to get them really paying attention and think about what you are saying as a writer. Under that section it also says how you should limit this kind of writing otherwise your essay or paragraph will just become comical. This is a very valid point. When using Alliteration too often your writing could almost become more of a children’s book apposed to a formal writing. Overall it is important to incorporate all different styles of writing to really get readers to notice your different techniques and grab their attention right away.
When writing an essay there are many forms of sentences that can improve it and make it more in depth. Some are simple and have been taught to us from a young age. Others we slowly have learned and are much more complex to use. I think knowing different sentence types can add variation to your writing this can captivate your reader more. As a writer it can also make your essays stronger and more interesting to read. I think this is a helpful skill that we should all know. I think a compound sentence with elliptical construction is an extremely versatile type of sentence. Semicolons and commas can easily be added to increase style throughout your writing. When writing I usually use a lot of commas in order to increase my sentence length but also add more to a simple sentence which can be somewhat boring to usually read. I also enjoy using semicolons to help further my idea when writing. This type of sentence includes a subject, verb, and direct object. The direct object can sometimes be replaced with a pronoun of some type. I think this type of writing can be very helpful to writers that like to use and commas, it also helps you list things within your essay. It is not as complex as others but still can be very specific when using it in an essay. I think it is better to be more precise and to the point then over using words and having run-on sentences. Another reason that a compound sentence with elliptical construction is helpful is it allows you to list multiple things within one sentence. I hope to use this in more of my writing in order to increase the versatility and depth within each sentence. I want to to be able to have many variations and keep my reader captivated.
As someone who does not really admire writing or engage in a whole lot of writing, it is difficult for me to chose what types of sentences I enjoy using the most. If I were to pick, one of my favorite styles of sentences to use would definitely be the figurative sentence, better known as the simile. I do not use this often because I do not tend to write as much, but I really admire this type of sentence because it can emphasize what you are trying to explain to the reader with ease. The simile is also an easy sentence to create; you do not need to be a fantastic writer to be able to use this in your writings. Another reason why I would choose this sentence over the others, is because I feel as though you can have fun with this type of sentence. What I mean by this is you can come up with some crazy similes to make readers really get an image in their mind of what this thing looks like. If you take a sentence like “The dog’s fur was as soft as an angel’s wing” the reader can really understand how soft the dog’s fur must be. Overall this is my number one favorite sentence because it allows the reader to make a mental picture in their head of what your explaining, it emphasizes what the writer is trying to explain, and it is a very easy sentence to create. Another sentence that is closely related to the simile that I love to use is another figurative sentence called the metaphor. This sentence is almost exactly like the simile except with the metaphor you can compare two this without using “like” or “as”. Metaphors are just as enjoyable to use as the simile because they both have the same characteristics with giving the reader a mental picture in their head and also the ease of creating this sentence.
Laycock 2 I never knew there is such an abundance of sentence types! It is truly hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to choose, I would choose type ten. Type ten is where you have an appositive at the end of your sentence that follows a colon. This is my favorite because, unlike the most other sentence structures, it creates such a dramatic pause that the reader is forced to be dragged into what the rest of the sentence has to say. The example on the document that is linked is, "Airport thieves have a common target: unwary travelers." The best part of this sentence structure is how the colon gives it the affect of making it far more dramatic than if you were just to say, "Airport thieves common target are unwary travelers." The colon makes you want to learn more and it makes you pay more attention to what is after the colon, as it is important to the story. Out of all the sentences, I liked this one the best, not only because of the dramatic pauses in it, but also because of the one grammatical symbol most sentences do not have: a colon. Going through this large list of sentences, I realized that most sentences consist of either commas, semicolons, or sometimes even dashes. This sentence is different because not only does it use a colon, it uses the colon like no other sentence can. All of the sentences that use colons in their types of sentences use it for dramatic affect, but not as dramatic as this one. The colon in this type of sentence gives it the taste of flair that most sentences lack. I find most of the sentences in this quite substantial list to be exceedingly important for flawless writing in our essays, but I find that most intriguing sentence is the tenth type, emphatic appositive at the end, after a colon.
When I started the class Composition 1, I had no idea sentences had style. I understood that sentences are be built in different ways using various word choices and arrangements. However I did not know there was an art to styling sentences. After skimming through eleven pages of types of sentences, number six caught my attention. Number six was “an introductory series of appositives.” I chose this as my favorite sentence style because in my own writing, I tend to list things in series--a lot. Also when the class was assigned our first essay about (Wo)manhood, Mr. Christensen had a couple examples essays that used series within them; instead of listing series and jumping directly into the rest of the sentence, a dash was used. I thought the dash made the writing look fancier and well-structured. Reading through example essays that contained sentences with an introductory series of appositives, seemed to flow easier than essays without. The dash(es) gave the eyes a break from sentence and sentence of plain words while adding a sense of wonder to what sentence or phrase followed the dash. An introductory series of appositives can also put a spin on how a normal list is used in a sentence and keep a writer from using the same structure of sentences over and over. For example a writer may use the sentence: Equipment runners need before racing are running shoes, a bib number, and a uniform. To spice up a essay a writer may use an introductory series of appositives; Running shoes, a bib number, and a uniform--are needed equipment for any runner to step up to a starting line to compete. The used of an introductory series of appositives had a fresh twist for all writing within an essay or any other form of writing.
6 - Renae K My overall favorite style of sentence is definitely the repetition of a key term. These kinds of sentences add emphasis to a sentence. I can easily picture a successful persuasive speaker pounding inspirational and awesome words into the hearts and souls of people everywhere. By repeating a term in an interesting and thought provoking way, you can really change up a regular sentence. I love finding different uses for a single thing, shaking things up and using the individual facets of a single word. Another genre of sentences that I enjoy is writing a series without the usual conjunction. I especially like this because of the way you can use adjectives for this. Adjectives in a sentence, unhindered with the typical conjunction is honestly fun for me. You can truly hammer in your descriptive terms with this style of sentence. However, I tend to find that I, personally, use introductory or concluding participial phrases the most of all. I do this without thought or intention, truly. The number one reason I believe that I do this is because I favor speaking like this as well. Talking with this style of sentences causes me to gravitate more towards writing with them too. There’s not much I can do about it, as long as I do not overuse them in my essays or papers. I do not know how this came to play or when it started, but they are quite easy for me to create so you will probably find them all over my work. The final style of sentence that I enjoy is placing a single modifier out of place to aid and emphasize something. This is helpful for me since I would normally love to just bold or italicize the snot out of a word, but instead I can place the modifier up front to stress on it’s importance. Those four styles of sentences are only a few of the styles that I treasure writing with.
I think all of the styles of sentences are valuable to common writing, but the one I personally enjoy the most are compound sentences. They are my favorite to read and write because they give more than one clause about a topic therefore giving off more information. In a common term, they kill two birds with one stone. Simple sentences are sometimes undervalued. They give very useful starting information and sometimes simplicity is the best way to go. The best writers in the world, such as Yann Martel, use all the different types of sentences that flow in such a way that it seems like they are all the same. In a good way. They can portray ideas, using the sentences, and make it easier for the reader to understand their point. When writers reach the point of Yann Martel they obviously know what kind of sentences they are writing, but it is almost a second thought. It just flows without thinking, like shooting a free throw. Complex sentences are very interesting as well, they give off more ideas and more information, but if not written correctly they can often become confusing and jumbled together. Although not a type of sentence, fragments can be useful. If an inexperienced writer tries to use them in his work, it sounds choppy and does not flow. If a master of writing uses them in certain situations however it sounds like they are full and meant to be there. It is like starting a sentence with "because", not recommended in middle school but if you become a more experienced writer you can polish your skills and open more doors. All the styles of sentences are useful in their right time, this is why it is hard to pick a favorite. It is knowing when and where to use these sentences that makes a writer sound informed and knowledgeable.
Jessa Ziegeldorf Period 6 Opening up the “Art of Styling Sentences” document I was stunned at all of the various sentence types. I did not recognize that there were that many types. I have not been familiar with a specific type of styling sentence. I would normally type a sentence and not think anything of it. I knew that in sentences you write, it is important to include a noun, verb, or any other needed information to make it sound like an acceptable sentence. After being in Composition 101 I have learned more about some of the sentence types that exist. I personally do not have a favorite sentence type. I believe that all of the sentence types are important for writing. Some sentence types are more formal and put together than others. If you were writing a formal essay or letter, it would be an exceptional idea to use a sentence type that sounds personal and intelligent rather than using a type of sentence that would be used when texting or talking to acquaintances. One of the sentence types that are necessary to understand would have to be the most commonly used. Those types would include a compound sentence, prepositional phrases, subordinate noun clause, and any of the other sentence type. Now that I am able to recognize and use these important sentences in my writing, I will be able to excel by being able to sound mature and intelligent. I believe that it is very necessary to include the key points to making sentences, but if you want to spice it up a bit more, include the information in the “Art of Styling Sentence” document. This document is helpful in determining a type of sentence that fits with the essay you are writing about. Next time I will make sure I go to this document if I ever need to be more educated on what sentence type to use.
Knutson 2 One sentence structure that I like and hope to use more in my writing is the compound sentence with a semicolon and no conjunction. I believe this sentence style is important to know and is an extremely useful sentence structure. This sentence structure allows a writer to combine two sentences into one and not have to have two completely different sentences. This sentence structure also allows the writer to not have to use a comma, a punctuation mark that is quite overused by writers. By using a semicolon instead of a comma the writing becomes and look more elegant than it would if only commas were used. The compound sentence with a semicolon and no conjunction has plenty of variations in which it can be used and/or phrased. These variations in turn then allocate the writer to create a writing that is more extravagant.
Another sentence structure that I like and find interesting is the hypophora. The hypophora sentence structure is not a rhetorical question. but rather is a question the writer thinks of and includes in the writing intending to answer the question later. By using a hypophora the writer can answer a question that the reader may be thinking. By expecting a reader's question and answering it within your writing, makes for a strong essay that can not be questioned.
The internal series of appositives or modifiers is also a sentence structure that I like and hope to try to incorporate into my essays. This sentence structure allows the writer to describe something and not have to start an entirely new sentence just to do so. This sentence structure also uses techniques such as dashes and parentheses, which make the writing look more sophisticated since the normal, boring commas that many use are not being used here.
My favorite type of sentence to write with would be the interrupting modifier between a subject and verb. These sentences are versatile in the fact that within the sentence, the writer can add more information with a soft, dull emphasis or a sharper, louder emphasis. An interrupting modifier literally interrupts a sentence between the subject and verb. For example, a modifier can be a single word, quote, or phrase. It can provide additional information to a sentence, therefore giving it more detail. Modifiers can be separated from a sentence using commas, dashes, and parentheses. If the modifier describes the subject or the verb it would be more than likely separated by commas, such as this example. Eggs and peanuts, popular foods, can contain lots of protein. In this case the modifier describes the eggs and peanuts. Here is another example sentence that utilizes the commas: Nintendo was founded in 1886, originally making playing cards, but did not start to make games until the late 70’s. Secondly, dashes are used in a slightly different case. They do not provide--the modifier--as much emphasis as the comma does. They do provide and emphasize additional information that the reader may be interested in possibly knowing. This time around, it does not really describe the subject and verb, but rather is more like an extra phrase such as this example. I like doughnuts--especially Krispie Kreme--more than chocolate. Here is another example. Sally realized she had forgotten the milk at the grocery store--even the baby--when she was on her way home. Lastly, are the lovely parentheses. They are different than the commas and the dashes in a way that they are used when the modifier serves only as extra information to the reader. Here is one example: Carl likes to watch TV when he gets home (especially soap operas) before he cooks supper. This is one more sentence that incorporates the use of parentheses. The mints charles was sucking on (Altoids) were so fresh that he started to sneeze.
Reading paragraph after paragraph of the same type of sentences is extremely boring, can become particularly boring to read, and almost impossible to enjoy. Variation and well executed sentences are essential in composing anything from essays to novels. Finding different ways to create sentences is vital to growth in a learning writer. The resource of ‘The Art of Styling Sentences’ document is a very useful tool in order to find many different and unexpected sentence structures. After reading the document, I found many different formulas to create new and exciting sentences that I plan on using in my future compositions. My favorite type of sentence is the introductory series of appositives. A list like this invoke the reader and make them wonder what the writer could be discussing with a list. These lists can be a very good indication of what the whole work or a simple or paragraph will contain and discuss. An example of this type of sentence is: Writing, editing, and rewriting-the steps to create a great essay. Another great style of sentence is the dependent clauses in a pair or a series. These sentences created slight repetition that is a good change up in writing. This type of sentence is difficult make natural and part of regular speech, but if it can be accomplished it will make the composition much better. This type of sentence can be a very great way to formulate a thesis statement or to make a specific emphasis in a writing. Since this sentence seems to break many grammar rules, it seems very impossible to create. In reality, this type of sentence makes the reader reread the sentence because of its obscurity and thus makes them understand it more. An example of this sentence is: Although writing this type of sentence is difficult, although it may seem impossible, it will make a paragraph much more interesting.
After reading through the large amount of sentence types that exist, I have decided that the antimetabole is most likely my favorite sentence type. Though there are numerous types of other sentences. I love how changing the words forward to backward, presented as ABBA, can change the meaning of the sentence, yet have such a similar meaning. It is incredible to think that you could change the meaning so much but keep it extremely similar by flip-flopping the words. Almost anything could be used as an example to show this type of sentence. Talking about video games and a TV could go hand-in-hand by saying the sentence one way, then the other. For example, the video games are played on the TV, the TV plays the video games. It is fascinating to me to know that I have the power to change the sentence like that. I enjoy learning of all the types of sentences that I never knew even existed. I also had no idea that each sentence had a name to go with them in order to classify them. It completely blows my mind knowing how much thought really goes behind writers when they compose essays or novels. There are a vast number of ideas and thoughts to have and to be thinking about when it comes to writing. Knowing all the sentences would allow the reader to comprehend what the author is trying to get across by reading about the topic in many different forms. All the information in the google docs sheet "The Art of Styling Sentences" is extremely useful to many types of people and I know it can teach even the most close-minded people about the depth of writing. This document of sentence types will e useful to me for the entirety of this class and maybe further into the future.
The interrupting modifier between a subject and a verb would have to be the style of writing I am most fond of. This is because of the fact that when writing about a certain topic and you have a good sentence you write you want to add more to it a parenthesis would help you for that. The parenthesis is more likely the least demanding interrupter. It seems to just act as an add on or an extra side comment to the sentence that is applied. For example when you say the day of our wedding (June 5, 2012) was one of the most extravagant day of my life. It is just the writing letting the viewer know what day it was but it was not necessary to include it. The parenthesis a quiet implication. The date in my previous example is not substantial enough to be placed in dashes. Dashes can also be used like parentheses and enclose whole sentences. I like to cheer--especially stunting-- at football games more than basketball games. The dashes are emphasized that I like stunting the most in cheer and that is it my favorite thing to do. You are letting the comment between the dashes be known unlike just noting it when using parenthesis. When using the commas it does not actually interrupt the sentence. They are mostly know for when using appositives. For example, Cats, which our peaceful, are my favorite animal. The “which our peaceful” part could indeed be left out but it is stating an opinion or statement. The reason why this style of writing intrigues me so much is because it I feel like it is style that is used most often. You have opinions and side comments that you want to hint at so you use parentheses. On the other hand you have some type of remark that you want to the reader to focus on and really take into consideration so you use dashes.
Alli Holm Period 7 Before I took the class Composition 101, I was unaware of the vast amounts of the different sentence types. Whenever I wrote essays or sentences in previous classes, I never paid attention to what kind of sentences I wrote. Ever since the first Term Tuesday, I learned that the basic types of sentences are Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex. As I opened the document “The Art of Styling Sentences,” I was completely shocked at the immense amount of material I was reading. The sentences go a lot more in depth than just a simple “Compound” sentence. Most people think that a compound sentence is just simply two independent clauses connected by a conjunction, which it is. However, it goes more in depth than that. You can use semicolons without a conjunction, or also use the compound sentence as the sentence with an elliptical construction. I never knew there was multiple forms of a compound sentence, or of all the other sentence types, until I read this document. Since there is is a multitude of sentence types, it is hard to pick my favorite. Although, number eleven captivates my interest. This type is described as “The interrupting element can be a single word, a pair of adjectives or adverbs, or a phrase. Punctuation—commas, dashes, or parentheses—determines how strong an interruption you want.” This is my favorite because I love when the sentence explains more about a specific topic! An example of this specific type listed on the document would be, “Sea turtles--an endangered species-- is protected within the environment.” I like this sentence type the most because in this specific example, it explains why sea turtles are protected. I enjoy how it explains the sentence because I always want to know the background and reasoning behind sentences and stories. As I scroll throughout this document, I realized what a vast amount of information I have learned and still need to learn throughout the semester. I will definitely use “The Art of Styling Sentences” for my convenience to further expand my work as a writer.
After reading through the different types of sentences, I can not say I have a favorite. They are all very appealing and different from one another. Finding different ways to write your sentences and make your paragraphs flow is essential and can make the writing more interesting for the reader. Different writing styles are crucial to become a better writer. Although I do not have a favorite one that stuck out to me was The Antimetabole, where two elements of a sentence are presented and then reversed(AB BA). This stuck out to me because I find it really intriguing that you can be saying the same thing with flip-flopped words but keep the meaning of the sentence so similar. In some ways I feel like this type of sentence leads to more impact on the reader. It makes it more dramatic. They keep you thinking. A stellar example of this type of sentence is a quote from George Orwell, "But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought." There are so many examples for this type of sentence. You could simply talk about a movie being played on a screen. For example, the movie plays on the screen, while the screen plays the movie. It fascinates me that you are capable of changing the sentence like that. There are so many different types of sentences that I never knew of. I always thought it was just the basic simple, complex, compound-complex, or fragment. I had no idea there was such a variety of sentences to chose from. It fascinates me that they all have their own classifications and names. I enjoy learning about all the different types and have a new appreciation for authors and journalist. They have to put so much thought into their work to try to keep the readers interested and not make their book or article repetitive. Every sentence you use can effect the reader and either hook them in or lead them away.
Peltier 1 I never knew there were so many sentence styles. I recently have learned about more sentence styles from the term Tuesdays that we do in task. The term Tuesdays have opened me up to many different styles that I never really knew were a thing. Also One of my favorite things that some people do in there sentences is adding the short questions. When they add these questions I feel more connected to the topic because I am then thinking about the answer to the questions which gives the subject I am reading about more of a personal feeling or connection. Personally I do not use this type of styling frequently. After clicking the link and seeing all of the different kinds of sentence styles I realize that I do not use much of a variation when it comes to my writing and it also made me aware of all the different types of sentences I did not even know were a thing. Another sentence style that I really enjoy seeing in the internal series of appositives or modifiers. I particularly enjoy the appositives for the reason that they add information in a dramatic way that can not be omitted like they would be if they were placed in parenthesis. I think that it is very important to use appositives and short questions in your writing. Using these style sentences can add more variation and make it more interesting to the reader. I am guilty to not using many different styles in my writing. I seem to always stick to the common simple, compound, and fragment sentences. After learning about all of these different sentences I want to try to vary what kind of sentences I use so that my writing appeals to more people and is more entertaining to read. In order to achieve this I need to challenge myself more by educating myself on more different style of sentences and fitting them into my essays.
Thelen 6 Analyzing the options, I have come to the conclusion that I simply can not choose a favorite. Having a wide variety, it is important to use multiple types to advance one’s paper. Number 14 is the most populous in my writing. I find ease starting a paragraph with a prepositional phrase. Using prepositional phrases to start a sentence brings depth to my work. There is an enormous selections of prepositional phrases that allows the creation of these types of sentences effortless. Along with prepositional phrases, the short, simple sentence is another contender. Number 19, gives the effect of relief to one’s paper. I try to include these often, but not as regularly as I would prefer. I enjoy them for the simplicity they bring. Simple sentences are the foundation to literacy. Depending on one’s audiences, one might need to create work that is simple and easy for the audience to read. Simple sentences allow that. If I had to decide which sentence style I prefer, I would not be able to choose between starting a sentence with prepositional phrase or simple sentences. Glancing through the sentence styles, N 15 caught my eye. The antimetabole caught my interest with the idea of the sentence set up. The quote, given as an example, had me thinking. It held my curiosity as to what the sentence means. It made me think through it and hold onto the sentence longer than others. I do not have antimetaboles in my work. I wish to change that. I am going to use antimetaboles to hold my audience’s interest. Another option that caught my eye was R 1 under N 37. Putting infinitive phrases at the beginning of the sentence spices up one’s essay. Similar to the antimetabole, I do not include infinitive phrases in my writing. I am going to change this too. It will be effortless to create sentences with infinitives. The only difficulty of including infinitives is choosing between the numerous infinitives. Using different styles of sentences will keep one’s audience's attention, and help with one’s writing. In the future I will have my writing contain the many of the types of different sentence styles to help my writing.
Hoffman 6 Before this class I had no idea about how many types of sentences there truly are. Just before this class I believe I was one of many who was aware of the normal sentences: simple, compound, fragment, complex,... etc. Now, after looking over the following link with the numerous types of sentence types and structures I am aware that there are quite an abundance of sentence styles. The types of sentences that I use most of the time would have to be compound. I tend to have compound sentences quite often and tend to have longer sentences most of the times as well. Along with this, after reading some of Yann Martel's sentences, I can now see why he has quite amazing sentences. I do enjoy this document a lot though because it not only shows 40+ types of sentences but it also gives examples of each type of sentence. Along with that, explanations and the sentence structure is also listed; such as compound sentence: semicolon, no conjunction is S + V; connector, S + V. I enjoy this and see an extremely helpful tool that has been given to us. Trying to have more variation in our writing makes composing essays a lot more interesting and fun to write. In this document there are a large number of sentence types that I have never heard of before either! Hypophora and Procatalepsis both were quite new sentences to me. Not only because I have never heard of them but it is also a type of sentence I have seen before, just could not put a label onto that sentence like I could with more frequently used sentences. Overall, I have learned a lot just by even skimming through some of these sentences types. Of course I am not a master by any means with sentences but I feel as though I have learned something with new with sentences and their structures.
There is a seemingly endless assortment of sentences that are able to be used in everyday writing, making this task a challenge. Figurative sentences using metaphors are perhaps my favorite of all types of sentences; they help relate the subject of the sentence to something that the reader can understand. If I had to choose which was better; a simile, using like or as; or metaphor, using words like ‘are’, I would choose simile. Similes are my favorite type of figurative language, because with similes, the author becomes an artist that paints a picture in your mind. Not only this, but properly made similes can also put powerful thoughts into the hearts and minds of its audience. What the simile can do can vary greatly depending on the crowd and the circumstance, with responses ranging anywhere from making someone’s day to starting rebellions. The Art of Styling Sentences article is like a gateway that can lead me into a haven for novice writer like myself. Not only has the article helped me learn about the importance of my favorite piece of figurative language, but it has aided me on my path of understanding my second favorite part of a sentence: appositives. Appositives are used to rename the subject or explain it in further detail. I also appreciate appositives because they are versatile, and are capable of both making a sentence more informational and entertaining. Before I read this, I had no idea that one could use different types of punctuation marks to show the importance of an appositive, but now I have been enlightened by what the reading says to be true. The three punctuation marks used to interrupt sentences (parenthesis, dashes and commas) will hopefully help me make my papers more diverse and interesting to my audience. The Art of styling Sentences will become an important tool for me as I continue to write both in this class and in college. I hope that this reading will make me into a better writer.
First off one of the sentence types that I tend to use quite often would be the “compound sentence: semicolon, no conjunction”. This type of sentence is a great way to get a reader’s attention. Having the semicolon in the middle of the sentence causes the reader to pause and almost causes a sense of curiousness. By having that slight pause in there it also sparks their imagination and forces them to think of what is beyond that semicolon without really knowing it. Second, “a full sentence as interrupting modifier” is another great type of sentence to spice up your own writing. If there is something that you would like to state in the middle of a sentence then using this method is the way to go. This allows you to sound casual in your writing but at the same time is a formal way to write a sentence. Thirdly, “paired constructions” are a simple way to make a quite boring essay more powerful and interesting to the reader. They also work incredibly well as introductions or conclusions to any essay, paragraph, conclusion, or thesis statement. Fourthly, “The short, simple sentence for relief or dramatic effect” is a huge part of writing in novels these days. They create images in the mind of the reader by allowing them to think beyond this simple sentence. Also, by this sentence being so short and compact, it enforces the idea of how powerful and meaningful it truly is. Lastly, “The antithesis” is probably one of the most compelling parts of the english language. This sentence type really causes the reader to go more in depth with their reading. For instance, “the best student makes the worst teacher” would cause the reader to think back to times when they were in school or think of the classes that they presently are in. They almost cause something to click in the minds of the readers and cause other things to make sense.
Nelson 6 Before exploring “The Art of Styling Sentences” document I was unaware of the plethora of different sentence types I could use in my essays. I also did not know that there were sentences that could make any essay stronger and more interesting. I can safely say I have never purposely incorporated one into my writings. Even though I have not put some of the more complex sentences in my own writing, I do realize how often I run into them when reading novels and other manuscripts. With some studying, I believe can become more confident in styling my own sentences as well as be able to label them when present. My favorite sentence types are the short, simple sentence for relief or dramatic effect. These are my favorite because of the suspense added while still providing information. I also like how these short, brief sentences can add so much to the story with so little words. I feel that adding these would be a challenge if your knowledge on them is minimal or else the paragraph containing these pauses may sound choppy and not flow well. Another new favorite of mine is the procatalepsis. First, I love the way this sentence style is described in the document: “This is a fancy name for anticipating what the other side in a debate/persuasive writing setting would say and shooting them down.” In general I like debate and using this sentence type to get ahead of the game sounds appealing to me. Another plus to using a procatalepsis is that, for the reader, questions they may have are answered directly and simply. Having readers not left with questions is a sign of a skilled writer. I plan on utilizing this document more in the future to expand my knowledge and skill in styling many different types of sentences.
Dakota Bertelsen 2 As I peruse through The Art of Styling Sentences, my mind is overwhelmed by the variety of sentence types! My prior sentence knowledge was undoubtedly myopic. We, as Brandon Valley students, are extremely privileged to have such an intelligent, knowledgeable, patient teacher such as Mr. Christensen. Before reading this outstanding document, I found myself favoring the Compound Sentence. Flowing smoothly and sounding intelligent were my favorite characteristics of this sentence until I discovered how hackneyed this sentence type is. Not all writers are aware of the never-ending sentence styles, therefore their writing often becomes stale and boring. To intensify one's writing and intrigue a reader, it is critical to vary the sentence styles a person uses. Instead of saying "today we went to the store to buy groceries," a writer could instead say "the exigencies of going to the store--being in dire need of food--we gleaned all of the necessities: milk, fruit, vegetables, and meat." This sentence type is known as a full sentence as interrupting modifier. By writing this sentence, a reader was more interested because it is not simply about the grocery store. But it goes into great detail about what is being purchased and why the person is going to the grocery store.
After thoroughly reading The Art of Styling Sentences, it is very difficult to choose a favorite style simply because they are all quintessential! The style that seemed to catch my eye was the Anadiplosis. This sentence type consists of a pattern (AB, BC, CD) where the the last item in a series begins the next series. A repetition of words will easily catch a reader's attention because it is emphasizing a point. In a sense it is also poetic which always adds interest.
Reading The Art of Styling has made me more confident in the way I will style my sentences in my future essays.
As I read through The Art of Styling Sentences document, I was dumbfounded to see all different types of sentence structures. I was well aware of the common sentence styles such as simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, but I did not realize that there were so many different types of sentence structures. As a writer, I enjoy using the compound sentence style. The reason compound sentences are my absolute favorite is because I am able to pick them out extremely easily when having to classify sentences. I know that compound sentences have two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses. Then, I look to see if the two independent clauses are joined with a semicolon or a conjunction. I know that if a semicolon is used, conjunctions are out of the picture. You may be asking yourself, how do you know all of the conjunctions? A trick that helps me remember the conjunctions is “FANBOYS.” As taught in middle school, “FANBOYS” is an acronym that stands for the following conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. If you did not learn a clever way to learn the conjunctions, you are missing out. I also enjoy applying short questions within my essay. When writing, I believe that asking questions to the reader makes the reader feel acknowledged and makes the reader really focus on the content of the text. Short questions also make the reader stop and think about the situation and try to connect themselves to the situation. Before I started writing essays in Composition, my essays seemed to be boring and bland. My essays consisted of occasional run-on and fragmented sentences. As the years have progressed, my writing has started to get stronger and I am gaining confidence as a writer. After looking at different sentence styles, I will push myself to use and apply these styles into my future essays.
Before I started this class I never thought of how there was so many different types of sentences used in essays and just every day sentences. There is the simple and compound sentences used in everyday life that almost everyone knows about and uses. Then there is the complex and compound-complex. We have learned these through the term Tuesdays that fellow students have taught us in class. I have noticed in my essays that I do not use much variations in my sentences. I tend to use mostly the simple and compound sentences in my essays. I need to start using the other sentences more in my essays and make is a more common occurrence, then my essay will sound like a college student writing.
I want to try using more of the paired constructions in my essays to make them sound more parallel and powerful. Another thing I would like to try using in my essay is a short question for a dramatic effect. I want to make people more interested in my essay and make them want to read deeper into my essay and make them want to read more. I also feel like I can add in more figurative sentences into my essays compare something into my essay and make it sound better. With doing this it will give a better comparison and can make better transitions into another sentence. By doing this I can also better my variations in my sentences and making them sound better.
From this class I hope that throughout this semester I will be able to better each and every essay and be able to use more sentence variations. By doing this I can use what I have learned in this class to better essays in other classes and even classes I take while I am in college.
Different sentence styles help to vary one’s writing. It is so interesting to find that sentences can be created using a type of formula. I am really not a math fanatic, but learning about the ways of constructing different sentences makes writing much easier. Only recently did I discover all of the different ways a sentence could be written. Trying out different sentence styles is like trying on clothes. Every one of them has a different fit. Sometimes I will use a new style, but it won’t sound like my writing. I think one of the most important parts of writing is being true to yourself and not writing a certain way to impress someone. It will make you doubt yourself and second guess what you’re writing. Of course, trying out new things and taking chances is an important and valuable part of writing. One of my favorite sentence styes is the interrupting modifier between the subject and verb. It can turn a boring sentence into something beautiful and descriptive. The sentence style can make the reader pause and ponder what the writer is trying to convey. In a world of drive-thrus and convenience stores almost everything is done for convenience, and this sentence style is a way to make the reader “stop and smell the roses”, if only for a second. I am often guilty of overusing the compound sentence: semicolon, no conjunction. This sentence style is quite convenient. It is so convenient that I tend to use it in almost every other sentence, which makes pausing to consider the different sentence styles I use a necessary task. The short, simple sentence for relief or dramatic effect is yet another sentence style I like to use. This sentence style is simple and classy; it may be short, but it is a perfect example of how bigger is not always better. When reading novels I find that I tend to skip flowery language and elaborate descriptions. Sometimes, these descriptions are painfully beautiful. Other times, they can be monotonous and redundant. This style, like a porcelain doll, is petite and beautiful. It may reflect a doll’s looks, but this sentence style is far from fragile.
One of the sentence styles I like is the compound sentence with elliptical construction. It contains a subject, verb, and direct object (or predicate nominative), then a subject and another direct object (or predicate nominative.) I enjoy this sentence style because it imposes upon the sentence a sense of intelligence. It says to me, “I don’t need to explain myself; you’re intelligent enough to know what I am saying.” I don’t like it when a sentence says the same thing more than once, as if I don’t know what is happening. I also like the sentence style of a series without the usual conjunction. This style creates a list without the usual conjunction, making it flow better. It creates a poetic type of rhythm that seems to roll off of the tongue. It also creates a tone of the situation, making it dramatic. The sentence style can make a sentence seem like the narrator is breathless, devastated, or otherwise preoccupied with what is happening. It sets the tone of a situation well and creates an emotion that would otherwise not be there. The next sentence style that I like is a series of balanced pairs. This sentence style creates a list of items in pairs so as to compare each list to each other, in addition to comparing or contrasting the listed items. It also creates a rhythm, but it is more like a beat rather than a poem like the last sentence style. The style creates balance in pairs but it also creates a mood. It compares several analogies to better understand what the author is trying to say. The last sentence style I like is an introductory series of appositives. This style creates a list of appositives at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a dash, then an explanation of why the subjects of the appositives fit together. I think it creates a good introduction for a paragraph and it also makes a much more interesting sentence.
Before this class started I was extremely nervous about having to learn about more advanced grammar. After opening the art of styling sentences doc, my stress level increased even more. Never would I have thought that there was so many different ways to style a sentence. Going through the first three years of high school I only ever learned the basics. Which is why after going through the doc it is quite hard to pick a favorite type of sentence. However I would say one of my favorites is the use of a question in the writing. Many times when reading through classmates essays I find myself questioning how does this have anything to do with me, or how can I relate? I feel as if the writer in this situation is focused more on their own view on the essay topic. They stray from one of the main purposes of writing an essay, which is for the reader’s interest. By including a question with in one's writing it helps the reader connect and think of the topic on a broader level. Also when adding in questions it stops the essay from going on and on on the same thing. I feel as though a good question can really spice up and essay. This class is teaching me many things I never knew about when it comes to English. Being able to read through and help edit my peers essays, I am able to pick up on more ways to enhance my writing. I find reading their essays makes it easier to comprehend the different types of sentence stylings. Which in return makes writing my own essays and being able to relate them to my readers even easier. When it comes to sentence styling, being able to ask a short and sweet question has always been a good way to go for me.
I never realized there were such countless ways to write sentences! I find several of these sentence styles appealing because I like to mix up my sentences quite often. I do not like to have the same sentences multiple times in a row because then the story starts to get boring and the sentences trite. I have considerable use for this document because it shows me numerous ways to style a sentence. Introductory series of appositives, internal series of appositives, and single appositive -- these sentence styles are definitely on the top of my list. The introductory series of appositives, especially, is one of my favorites. I think it gives the reader some intrigue and mystery as to what the writer is talking about and makes them want to keep reading to find out. Instead of using commas constantly, the internal series of appositives allows variety in writing. I think it gives a dramatic appeal to the writing as well. The single appositive also gives a dramatic appeal and an alternative to commas. The internal series and single appositive can both be set off by either dashes or parenthesis, so it allows you to mix up the writing even more by giving you more options. Another one of my favorite sentence styles is a compound sentence with explanatory statement. I think this sentence style is similar to the introductory series of appositives because it creates some mystery to the sentence as well. The reader has to read the second part of the sentence in order to understand the first part of the sentence. This compels the reader to think a little more about the sentence because they have to put the first part of the sentence and the second part of the sentence together to understand its meaning. This sentence style also allows for one other facet: an alternative to commas.
There are many different sentence styles that one can choose from when writing an essay. In fact, there are over forty sentence styles that could be considered common. Personally, I would have to choose the hypophora. The hypophora is a question asked by the writer or author that he or she actually answers. This is different from rhetorical question because a rhetorical question is a question asked that does not expect an answer to be given. I like the hypophora because I like to use it to make more of a personal connection to the reader, or audience, depending on how you want to call it. I also prefer it over most of the others for the reason that I use it to add a sort of humor that I can portray in an effective way. The hypophora may also be used to disperse or dissolve a sense of fear or anger in a short story, essay, as well as novels. Sometimes the humor I can muster from a hypophora is sufficient enough to make people laugh. Other times, when I need a little variation in a paragraph I would use an absolute construction somewhere in the sentence. I often use these to add a hint of drama to the paragraph. When I use a hypophora and an absolute construction, I am usually quite able to create an incredibly entertaining sentence, and in turn create a masterpiece of a paragraph. The books, short stories, and poems which contain hypophoria are incredibly good at capturing one’s imagination and creating a vivid image. I believe that some children’s books do not contain any hypophora, although I am sure that there are some that do. I do not read often, however I still know that almost every single book ever made contains hypophoria and they all enhance the literature and quality of the writing.
"What is the way to style a sentence, paragraph, or essay?" This is the question I have been asking myself for my high-school experience. I always read through my essays thinking of ways to spice it up a little and now in the palm of thy hands is a fantastic guide/tool. The one sentence style that really stands out to me is the prep phrase in front of the subject or verb. The reason for this is that I find myself using this sentence style in my writing. It is an awesome way to inform people before they even get to know the five W's: who, what, when, where, why. Changing up the order of the way you put a sentence together is a terrific way to keep readers on their toes. Another sentence structure or style I enjoy to use through-out my writing is the intentional fragment. Within moderation I think this can be a great tool. It really makes the reader stop and think about what you just said. This can be used after a question, at the point of exclamation, or even a transition. It definitely puts an emphasis on the previous sentence. Stating that it is an intentional fragment on an academic paper is very important because some readers may not realize the intentional point of it. The last one that I would like to talk about is the series of balanced pairs. This really gets a good rhythm going for a sentence; while making a very compelling point in an essay. It brings various elements from different categories than merges them at the end of the sentence. I would love to keep incorporating and learning about new ways to compose a well written, stylish essay and I think having various stylish sentences may be the way to go.
Mixell 7 At first, the different styles of sentences confused me. That was until I read some of the examples. I had no idea that there were so many different ways to style sentences. I always thought that sentence styling was just one big category. I never knew that you could achieve so many impressive sounding sentences just by changing around some of the words. After having read through the examples, I must say that my most favorite is number three, Compound sentence with explanatory statement. Just reading the examples reminds me of my own writing. Those types of sentences are definitely the types of sentences I gravitate towards while writing stories. Another one I really like is the "Interrupting modifier between subject and verb." I really like the interruptions that occur in the sentence, I feel it gives it more emphasis and helps explain your reasoning to the writer. However, some of these sentences I really do not see myself using in the future. Sentences like the ones suggested in "Compound sentence with elliptical construction" do not appeal to me. I feel as if they have a very odd flow to them and it makes it hard for me to keep on track with the writer. I can certainly say that the books I have read have inspired my writing styles. I like the straightforward, but descriptive types of sentences. I feel as if you get to the point so much faster using sentences like suggested in number three. Some of the more intricate sentence styles intrigue me very much. Number eighteen (Absolute construction anywhere in a sentence) has very nice flow to it. I plan on using these differing sentence styles in my own writing to hopefully make myself a better writer. Even the sentence structures I do not like will most likely be a very solid choice for some sentences in my future writing, so I am not putting them to the back of my mind.
I would proudly proclaim atop a mountain (if asked to) that my favorite sentence style, which I came to the conclusion for by reading list upon list of sentences stylings, would most definitely be inclined to be the ever-prevalent ‘series without a regular conjunction’. It sets itself apart from other, seemingly drab, sentences by creating a definite rhythm whilst taking out or modifying the usual conjunctions (and, but, or, for, nor, so, etc.). This type of sentence intrigues, entangles, captives. It is used, like the previous sentence, by removing conjunctions. It can be used in essays or in blog tasks, or even in everyday life! Like the previous sentence demonstrated, it can also be portrayed using conjunctions such as (but not limited to:) and or but or or or for or nor or so, which adds to sentence length when typing assignments that are required to have a certain word count, or when you want to augment your work, or when trying to add pizzazz to your formal or informal essay. It is necessary to be careful when using this style, as for some sentences it may not work as you had planned, or may be just too much, as it was when listing conjunctions (as I did previously to prove this here point). It should not be used in splendor, but in moderation. After reading this excerpt about this specific type of sentence styling, keep in mind that you have many options to pick from when it comes to styling your sentences; One may be more reasonable to put in a certain place than another, thus this is merely the personal opinion of the writer put into words. You are entitled to your opinion, wrong as it may be, when coming to decide your favorite type of sentence styling.
After reviewing “The Art of Styling Sentences,” I immediately felt overwhelmed. At times, it seems just putting a simple thought together will be to much. Then to see how many different possibilities exist to put that thought together, it was unreal. My sister has always written very well. It seems to come very easy to her. However, it has never come easy to me. As I re-read the eleven pages of various sentence styles, one stands out. It is one that I’ve used a lot throughout all my years of writing. It is the prepositional phrase. I’m not really sure why I like it, but maybe it’s because it can sort of “leave you hanging.” Also, it can be very descriptive in those times when great detail is needed. Getting familiar with the many different styles of sentence writing may be overwhelming, as I’ve already said, but it is also rewarding knowing that I can learn other ways of saying what I am thinking or feeling. Keeping the interest of the reader is the goal of any written word. Helping the reader understand and “feel” what it is I feel in my writing is also very important. Having the appropriate grammar, to make sure I don’t settle for anything less, is also considered a priority. Basically, anything that is well written and can capture the reader’s attention and also captivate their imagination, that is what should be done. Utilizing the different sentence structures, as indicated in the assignment I have been reading, is just the way to do this. Personally, there is no way I will ever remember every single sentence style that was laid out in “The Art of Styling Sentences.” What I do have, however, is an exceptional resource to use in the future in all of my writing endeavors. This exercise was important for me in helping me understand what a writer can do to capture the attention of the reader and keep that attention, as well as instilling feelings, thoughts and emotion into a laborious work of art. As I continue to pay more attention to my writing style, I have become to enjoy writing more.
6 Peterson Before this class I was quite clueless to the different types of sentences they was. There is a great deal of sentences and I am grateful to be in this class to help me understand how to use and recognize the different types. What kinds of sentences your writing includes will either make or break your essay. To intrigue your readers, using the technique of different styles of sentences may achieve to get their interest. This will teach me to expand my knowledge in writing. While going through The Art of Styling Sentences document, I was instantly overpowered. My favorite style to read would have to be a series without a usual conjunction. This pattern creates a definite rhythm that the conjunction usually interrupts. Making the items in the series parallel adds to the rhythm. An example is: “As long as the rivers shall run down to the sea, or shadows touch the mountains, or stars gaze in the vault of heaven, so long shall your honor, your name, your praises endure” (Virgil) I am fascinated by the way it flows, and the rhythm adds so much emotion to the sentence. I am not yet a strong enough writer to figure out how to write this structure of a sentence, by the end of this class I hope to achieve that goal. I think that it would add a plethora of attitude to my writing. A type of writing that I include into my writing is Dependent clauses in a pair or in a series. An example of this would be, If I had the time, if I had the money, I would take that trip around the world. I like the structure of this sentence. I also like how it makes the reader wait a little before they know what the writer is trying to get across- it adds anticipation.
Though I struggle to use them correctly I enjoy reading compound sentences with a semicolon and no conjunction. The different ways that writers choose to connect the two related ideas fascinating. As an example in “The Art of Styling Sentences” I find the way the motivation of people was compared wonderful and as I thought about it I enjoyed how versatile this sentence type is, you could use it so many great ways. While I do enjoy using appositives the sentence type that uses an introductory series of appositives gives it an interesting twist. This sentence type piques the interest with the items and later in the sentence explains itself. Sentences that repeat a key term I use and believe drive a point home. You are sort of make to recognize the repetition and follow the sentence closer and discover the reason the writer decided that this one word should be repeated over and over again. I find the repetition of the words have the most impact when they are used within parallel structure. I tend to vary the way I speak and therefore write, so sentences that use a single modifier out of place or just completely inverting the normal pattern are nice to change things up when I wish to change the pattern of my writing. I do savor the times that I can use a short question because I feel that it makes the reader think about their thoughts about the essay or where they stand. I do believe I must give a figurative tip of the hat to the simple sentence. They stick with you, they helped you start writing in elementary school but they haven’t just gone away and we haven’t completely left them behind. Now we use simple sentences wisely to create a large impact.
There are so many diverse types of sentences. They can be styled with different punctuation or phrases that make their meaning and purpose change. Sentence variation is a major part in composition; it can drastically improve writing. If an essay had just simple sentences in it, it would seem rather short and choppy; one person might say. The use of varied sentences may make a person seem smarter as if they had a higher education which most likely, they did. The best kind of sentence is a complex sentence or a compound-complex sentence. Complex sentences are sentences that involve at least one dependent clause or more, and one independent clause. Usually complex sentences start with a dependent clause and are followed by an independent sentence. This sentence structure is called a period sentence. Complex sentences add a nice change in sentence styling compared to the overused simple sentence and sometimes, the compound sentence. They make your writing’s flow seem better; it is not so stagnant. Compound-complex sentences are rarely used in high school writing. Most students do not fully comprehend how to utilize compound-complex sentences; it is not hard to understand why. They involve one or more dependent clauses with at least two independent clauses and they are a challenge to piece together without practice. Some other types of sentence styling may involve using predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives and these are very important in writing as well. Predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives are always used with linking verbs and can help spice up that bland simple sentence of just a subject and an action verb. Appositive phrases are phrases that give a description and can start a sentence or be placed after a noun. They are highly effective when used correctly as they help with describing and can add a nice change to the everyday commas used to describe. Least to say, adding a healthy variation of sentence styles can improve your writing.
Polasky 6 While writing something for any type of class, I do not usually think of the different types of sentences I use. However, after looking at this document, I have become aware of the variety of sentence structures there are and how often I actually use them. Without realizing it, I have used all of these types often and it helps create an interesting piece of work. If I were to use simple sentences throughout an essay, the style would seem very short and it might not flow together very well. The essay or story would become hard to read or maybe even understand after a while. Using them however, does give a break here and there within an essay and helps with the flow of what you might be trying to get across. Using different types of styles can help create a colorful piece of work that might inspire many. I did not get a favorite out of this document only because a little bit of each intrigued me and I realized that using multiple could help enhance an essay. One style that I liked and would like to try to use more of was the Antimetabole. Writing something the same way but backwards could get a certain point across in a way that someone may not have seen the first time. It allows someone to ponder what is being said and possibly look at it in a whole new light. I also realized by reading through this document that I never really use any punctuation outside of a comma here and there. I would like to try to add in some things such as semicolons or hyphens. This adds a little more depth and allows one to add in more information to make the content a little more interesting. Reading through this has inspired me to think about how I could make my essays more elaborate or change things up and try something new to create a story in a different light. Adding a few compound-complex sentences here and there would challenge me but overall help me grow in my writing skills.
Bender 6 In this indepth look at sentence styles and structures, I find myself drawn to the sentences with rhythm. While multiple rhythm sentences in a row can become too repetitive and boring, I enjoy them when I find these gems scattered about in books and essays. The sentences that are series without the usual conjunction are just the type of sentences that I am referring to. And more specifically, I love the use of no commas but rather conjunction between the items in the second half of the examples. The sentence ‘He could see the castle swathed in gloom and fear and death’ has just a enchanting ending rhythm when listing the descriptive adjectives. It not only emphasizes and also gives the importance of the castle. I mix these sentences in my own writing occasionally but not as much as I would like to. I must remember to use them sparingly to emphasize and not over do the catchy rhythm. Another sentence that I much admire is the emphatic appositive at end, after a colon. I think that the use of colons catches peoples eye compared to the rambling, boring sentences that we find in science text books. I do not use colons often and hope to improve my sentence structures enough to become confident with using these fantastic ways to further explain. The introductory or concluding participial phrases are another exemplary option for future sentences of mine. These almost seem to be a mini cliffhanger. They start one of the example sentence with a dependent clause saying ‘crisscrossing on the stage,’ and answer what and why in the short independent clause following it stating ‘...the spotlight followed the singer.’ These make the reader keep reading, something key in everyday writing. I hope to use these more often in my essays. The art of styling sentences, while there are 11 overwhelming pages, is very helpful and I will refer to it to help me spice up my future essays and develop as a writer.
The most popular style of sentencing in my writing would have to be dependent clauses in a pair or series. I also frequently use introductory and concluding participial phrases. Along with a single modifier put out of place for emphasis, I would like to limit the attendance of some of these styles in my writing to allow room for others. I often use these types of sentence styles because they are most familiar to me and are easily comprehensible. I can easily incorporate prepositional phrases before the subject and verb too. I occasionally have the ability to add in a short sentence for dramatic effect into my writing but I think with practice I could master it in a much more dynamic way. Something I am very uncomfortable doing is using a deliberate fragment just because it has been drilled into my head that that is wrong to use fragments, so in my head it does not sound like the intelligent way to write an essay. I had never really thought of using an antithesis before but after seeing what it really is I think it could be a very powerful tool in writing strong essays. Although I am very familiar with similes and metaphors I tend to misplace or forget them in my writing. I think I could definitely work on incorporating some common knowledge figurative language into to papers that tend to slip my mind. Even things as simple as infinitives seem to disappear from my mind as write my essays so I am going to try harder to focus on vivid figurative language and diversity of it while writing my papers. I also use appositives to start sentences very graciously. In some cases I included rhetorical questions but to even better by writing I could incorporate a hypophora to answer the question and diversify my writing language.
In all my previous English courses I have taken, I have never had to go into much depth with what kind of structure a certain sentence is. We have touched on the topics of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences but never really realized what exactly the sentence type was as we were writing it. But now that I am a senior I feel as if I am having extreme difficulty depicting which sentence styles are being used at certain points in my readings. All these independent and dependent clauses seem to be taking a toll on me even though it really is not an overly-pressing subject. After doing some research in "The Art of Styling Sentences:, sentence type, N15, the Antithesis caught my eye and happened to intrigue me the most. It seems like such a simple sentence type but it seems like it can really change the tone in a paper. It caught my eye because the Composition I classes are now working on a comparison-contrast essay and Antithesis's seem to pertain to the essay paper greatly. An Antithesis is a balance of opposites that is used in means to emphasize contrasts. Which presents itself quite a big deal in a Comparison-contrast essay. I guess an Antithesis jumped out at me because it is somewhat crucial to contrast one thing from another often enough to where you get your point across.
I plan on using these so-called Anthesis's in my writings for the remainder of this semester and hopefully it will be beneficial for me and for my readers. I look forward to going into more depth with all these sentence types because as I can see there are is an abundance of them and I can honestly say I do not have the slightest idea what most of them are. Nevertheless, I do not doubt I shall be an extremely brighter individual when I reach the end of this course.
I think all these sentences are all extremely needed in different parts of writing. Nobody can use just one type of these sentences in a single essay it would make the essay dull and very dis-appealing to the reader. Many of these sentences are very useful in their own different way,however, not just any sentence can go where ever it pleases or wherever the reader decides to put it. When the right sentence is placed where it should be it creates a great flow to the writing and make the writer seem more knowledgeable in their writing capabilities. But my favorite sentence styling is Antithesis. Even though i rarely use this in my writing I find it can either make a sentence seem comical, or it can make a strong sentence to use during a pep-speech or even after a loss can make a good sentence. One of the most famous Antithesis sentences was used by the first man to walk on the moon Neil Armstrong. The use of these sentences have been used among some of the best public speakers. If you have one of these sentences in your writing it can make a reader think a little more on your essay and mentally compare or contrast the two things you labeled in your writing. All in all these sentences are used in all forms of writing to make it flow and sound better. All of the sentence structured have there own place is the essay you are writing and will need to be placed accordingly to what you will be talking about in your essay.
While reading through “The Art of Styling Sentences” I was very surprised and amused by all the different types of sentence structures there are. Honestly I did not know such a number of sentence structures could exist. I find it very helpful being able to read through the document and learn about all the different type of sentences I could use in my own essays. As you know Mr.C I could use all the help I can get when writing my essays. I am not a clever or even a good writer. I think a lot of that stems from how I write my different sentences. As I read through my essays I notice there is no structure to them or wow factor that would keep you interested in my essays. There is not a lot of detail or length to my sentences. Reading through all the options on the document it was very hard to choose a sentence structure I liked the most. Nevertheless I found one that really popped out to me and was very interesting. Number 5 on the document is a series of balances pairs was very interesting to learn about. It is a pattern that creates a definite rhythm. In your sentence you take an even number of items and balance them in your sentence in pairs with a conjunction between each pair. This sentence structure is very amusing to me because it adds a lot of depth into your sentences. Adding these details in your sentences makes you think a lot harder while reading it; sensory details that make you feel exactly how the author felt when they were writing it. The way the sentence gets set up makes it feel and sound so organized even with a bunch of terms thrown together. It catches your reader's eye and draws you in the really feel and see what the author's main purpose of the story was. I believe I could benefit immensely by trying to put more sentences structures like a series of balanced pairs into my own essays.
My favorite sentence type which was on the website that was in the link in this blog task was definitely the dependent clauses in a pair, or in a series. There are many different types of sentences and the best ones for me are the ones which have a bit of poetry to them. The series of dependent clauses seems to have that flow and that poetry which I find appealing. The way the sentence uses a sort of parallel structure with the dependent clauses makes it seem much more descriptive. Even when there is the same amount of description, it makes it seem better since it is more condensed. instead of saying it is nicer because of its color, or its shape. it is more interesting to say, because of its color, because of its shape, it’s nicer. that sentence just makes everything more interesting. I also like it since it has a very distinct and different sort of structure to it. many sentences are very similar when I write but if I incorporated this type of sentence it would make it much more interesting. A lot of my writing involves many compound sentences since I like to just let my thought flow, but if I slowed down and put my thoughts into more succinct and thought provoking sentences such as this, it would make my essay that much more entertaining and informative. It is also superior to many other sentences since it is not too long and difficult to read or understand. There are some sentences, like a compound-complex, which are very long and difficult to read and to understand fully. These sentences can often be multiple thoughts in one sentence. However, the dependent clauses in a pair or series are always talking about the same thing, making it much easier to understand.
I do not have a specifically favorite sentence style; instead I think it is not only beneficial, but almost required that you use as many as you can (if not all) in a large written work in order to guarantee easier readability and a flowing sensation throughout your essay. If you were to restrict yourself to only a few sentence styles, it's almost guaranteed that your composition would not be appealing to anyone; no one wants to read a work that looks like it was written by a child and they may get either frustrated, bored, or both. That said, normally I do not even think about the sentence types I utilize in my writings; I just try to write in a way that I feel is easier to read and will attract my audience's attention. When I look at the document, I notice some sentence types actually surprise me. For example, number 20: the deliberate fragment, or 19: the short, simple sentence for relief or dramatic effect. I wasn't aware this sort of sentence was even grammatically correct. Of course, I had witnessed them in books, but I assumed it was the writer using creative freedom. I am fond of this style because it makes the writing appear more casual. Incorporating conversational terms like that seems like a more realistic approach to an essay. It is how we speak, so maybe the way we talk to each other should be more like the way we write. Another sentence type I like was number 15: the antithesis. I think antitheses are a unique way to spice up your writings. I know I have used antitheses and some of these other sentence types, but I never did know they had names, and I learned of a lot of other styles. This document will serve as a very valuable tool when I need to spruce up my compositions.
Opening this document, I was a bit overwhelmed. I did not know that there were so many sentence types, it is interesting. English grammar is so complex and there is much more I want to know about it. I like writing, so I love learning about how to spice up stories or essays. One of the sentences that really popped out to me, was the compound sentence with explanatory statement. It intrigues me, because it leads you in, and it just stops, but gets right to the point. I want to try to put more of those types of sentences in my stories. Another type of sentence that caught my attention was the repetition of a key word. This type of sentence is helpful, because it really puts an emphasis on the key word that you are using. It sounds more like a poem or rhyhme, rather than a sentence. I also liked the absolute construction; it makes the story more interesting. I tend to do long sentences, that are the same and boring. Using a small sentence like the absolute construction will be really helpful in writing my essays. This document is a great tool that will help me for my future writing. My favorite thing to do is write, so I can use this as a reference when I’m stumped and need to spice up my story/essay a bit. I do not quite understand all of the types of sentences, because I lack in grammar knowledge. But, as I progress further in grammar, all of these sentences will not be an incredible fiet to master, as is feels right now. The Antimetabole is a new type I have never known about, and it is pretty cool. It sounds nice in my head when I read it, and it is a bit dramatic, so it will add to any story/essay.
The power of using various sentence structures can make any essay professional and enjoyable to read. My favorite sentence structures are compounds with semicolons and introductory or concluding participial phrases. Compounds with semicolons are composed by connecting two independent clauses by a semicolon. These interest me because if they are used right, they can break away from the normal compound sentence and allow for diversity. This diversity will help the flow of any essay. Each independent clause is equally valued; one is not more important than the other. In doing this, you essentially grab the attention of your audience by making them pause and read each sentence carefully. Reading it slow and methodical will allow for a better understanding of the special relationship the independent clauses share. Semicolons are hard to use and have a reputation of being misused. A semicolon used correctly can show professionalism; it makes the reader more engaged and can allow for higher respect from your recipient. Introductory or concluding participial phrases appeal to my writing style. Participles are the first words in a participial phrase and they end in –ing or –ed. Participial phrases include the participle and its modifiers. Located within a piece of writing, these phrases can help to switch the flow of the reading. I struggle with finding new ways to start sentences. One way that has helped me is using this sentence structure. People must be careful, however, because if it is used too much, the essay will have no flow. Following this sentence structure, I have made my essays and writing exponentially better. Suspense is grown when you use this sentence structure. By putting the subject and verb towards the end of the sentence, you can us the beginning to excite readers for what is about to happen. Knowledge of different sentence structures has made me a better writer.
A good writer will use a variety of different sentence styles, and avoid using the same one over and over again. This is something I struggle with myself; however, there are ways to improve upon this. One of the sentence structures I find most useful is the first one listed- compound sentence: semicolon, no conjunction. This allows you to improve your sentences by fixing what often a run-on sentence becomes. This also adds variation to your sentences by allowing you to make longer sentences shorter, thus saving extra and unnecessary words. The next sentence structure I found useful was the 5th one listed being a series of balances pairs. It’s amazing how many people old and young, big and small, short and tall, don’t know how to effectively use these sentences. This adds excitement to your writing by once again changing from the normal structure of a subject plus verb sentence. It also allows you to list a number of variations in your sentence. The next sentence style I found useful is the repetition of a key term. It was incredible how the halls of Harrisburg High School were fraught with terror yesterday afternoon, the same halls that just that morning were filled with jovial laughter. Using this style of a sentence adds more power to your essay. It gives a certain mood to your sentence that you would not be able to get otherwise. Another very useful sentence style is number 16, Paired Constructions. Not only does this add a parallel structure to your sentence, but also adds power. This is an effective sentence style to add to whatever paper or assignment you may be working on if you’re comparing or contrasting anything. The final sentence style I will talk about today is the use of similes. Using a simile in a sentence is like adding jelly to peanut butter toast; it adds personification to your sentence by giving it something extra to make it better.
Rowbotham pd 2 I had no idea how many sentence structures there was. They all seem so comprehensive and important. As I was reading through, I realized how many of them I use when I write. They are all incredibly important, and by using these you can become a great writer. I related to majority of the styles of sentences, but the one that stood out to me as my favorite would have to be “a series without the usual conjunction”. I use this type of sentence when writing my essays quite frequently. It helps tremendously to get my point across, and helps further elaborate my sentence and makes it more lucid. This type of sentence will keep your readers interested and wanting to read more. Another sentence style that will keep your reader interested is “a series of balanced pairs”. This will help vary your length of sentences and can have more vivid details in your writing. The sentence can tend to be longer, and has a good rhythm. You can compare many different nouns in the same sentence and get your point across. Another sentence style that I liked is “emphatic appositive at end, after colon”. This sentence style grabs the reader's attention. Having the appositive at the end of the sentence can really switch things up and keep it interesting. The only sentence leads up to the appositive at the end to further understand the begining. These styles of writing will help a writer give more vivid details and keep the readers interested. Before this class I have been completely oblivious to the variety of sentence styles. With this information and tools, I will learn and hopefully become a better writer in the future. Throughout the rest of this year, and later in college I will use these sentence styles to further improve my writing.
One way to bore and confuse a reader is to use short, choppy sentences. This causes them not to flow well and causes the topic you are writing about to lose some significance. Incorporating different types of sentence styles in your writing will make bring more emphasis on what you are writing about and will make it more enjoyable for readers. Although somewhat overwhelming at first, I learned more than I expected when reading the Art of Styling Sentences Document. It was extremely informative on how to spice up your sentences in numerous ways. I do not particularly have a favorite type of sentence; I trying using a fair amount of each. Although I do not use this type of sentence very often, one I liked was the Figurative Sentence using either a metaphor or simile in it. I like this type because it makes the sentence more visual and draws the reader in more. It allows me to compare two things using like or as or even neither of them. Another type of sentence I use more frequently would have to be compound sentences. To be honest I did not know there was more than one variation of this type of sentences. Come to find out you can use a compound sentence in three different ways, with elliptical construction, explanatory statement, or a semicolon with no conjunction. The type I use and enjoy the most would be the compound sentence with a semicolon without a conjunction; it is also probably the simplest form to use. Elliptical construction is a bit more complex and doe not seem to be used as often in my age groups writing styles. I like using a semicolon in a compound sentence because it makes the sentence flow a lot smoother then breaking it up. I am looking forward to learning more about the other types of styles the document has to offer. I am definite that it will increase the strength of writings making them more satisfying to read.
Which sentence style is the best? One may have a quite difficult time choosing, some would say almost impossible. But out of the copious amounts of sentence styles there are, one has always seemed to leap out and appeal to my style of writing. The sentence style in which a short, simple sentence is presented for relief or dramatic effect, but more specifically when a short question is asked for dramatic effect. The style of sentence forces the reader to stop and ponder the question that has been asked. It makes a person think instead of monotonously reading every line without really paying attention to what they are actually reading. It can also be a sort of challenging task for the author to use different styles of writing. I like the challenge that this style of sentence presents, where you have to step back from writing something and ask yourself would this be helpful if I interjected it into this portion of the writing. The sentence style adds a kind of freshness to writing instead of the normal compound sentence with an explanatory statement. The latter of the two, I would say, is overused in most writing. Along with many other types of sentences such as, the repetition of a key term and compound sentences with a semicolon and no conjunction. The use of these played out or cliche sentence styles can, in some circumstances, make writing sound somewhat cheesy. So that is why if someone were to use a short question for dramatic effect in their writing, it would show that they are a more experienced writer. When writing you want to be seen as unique or special in some way, using different sentence styles can help you accomplish this goal relatively easily by setting you apart from every other author.
There are a few sentence styles that I like to personally use while writing essays, or just writing in general. Writing with specific sentence styles makes writing much more organized and sophisticated. A few of my favorite sentence styles is called the Compound sentence, Simple sentence and complex sentence. They are all great styles to use while creating sentences for a writing. A common sentence style known as a “Compound” sentence is one of my favorites to use. A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction. An example of a compound sentence would be “She ran quickly, but she still did not catch the escaping puppy”. Another sentence style that I like to use, and is quite simple, is called the simple sentence. A simple sentence is a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb. An example of a simple sentence would be, “Lauren went to the library to study”. The style of a complex sentence includes one independent clause, and at least one dependent clause. The two clauses are typically joined together by a marker word. An example of a complex sentence would be “She went to the party after she did her chores”. These three types of sentence styles are common, but also my favorite. It is not hard to compose one, if not all three of these types of sentences. It helps me bring my essays, assignments, and all writings to a more understood piece. The different style types of sentences is not just for the writer themselves to have a better understanding of the concept, it is also for the reader. An educated reader should be able to recognize the different style types. Recognizing the different style types is in a way, fun and helps you see from a different perspective all the different types of sentences you can write too.
Upon opening the link which contained the numerous examples of sentences, I was overwhelmed. Having taken english courses my entire educational career, I was aghast that I was not familiar with many of the types of sentences that were displayed. However, after reading through the aforementioned document, I decided that my favorite sentence type was a series of balanced pairs because I love order in my life. I feel much more relaxed when I have everything organized and planned out, all of my activities balancing to form one smooth day. To my delight, I found that a series of balanced pairs sentence does just that: balances. I find peace in organization and hate clutter. An organized, balanced sentence is a sure way to soothe me when upset. This sentence contains an even number of items so that when spoken, it creates a sort of verbal rhythm that one finds quite satisfying. I am also a great lover of music, and any piece of music worth listening to must contain a strong sense of rhythm. In a song, rhythm is what draws the listener in. It makes the song easier to follow, so one may find it habitual to lightly tap their foot or clap their hands to the beat. Music also contains pattern just as a sentence containing a series of balanced pairs. Because of the distinguishable pattern in a piece of music, a first-time listener can guess the upcoming note in a stanza after listening for a minute or so. Singing along to a song makes it more enjoyable, and a pattern in the song is needed to do so. A series of balanced pairs is a sentence type that is unique in the sense that the pattern is very obvious and easy to spot. I enjoy this because I do not like things that are hard to find; I would rather them be apparent as it makes my life more efficient.
I do find it interesting to read the types of styles of essays. I ready these sentences daily, not knowing that there was a specific technique used to elicit a certain effect on the reader. It seems that there is a certain type of preference that a professional writer chooses when composing an essay, such as a baseball pitcher may be more comfortable with a fast pitch to a left-hook. I find many of these literary devices clever and artistic in a way. The Anti Thesis sticks out to me in a very artistic fashion, for a reason that is unknown to me. In the world of music, things that contrast are musically more interesting; playing loud for an entire song would not be very entertaining to listen to, nor a consistently quiet song. In a way, this type of sentence is very musical to me. An equally pleasing sentence style is repetition of a word in a parallel structure. When I hear this sentence, it seems as if a wonderful narrator is reading it. “And then they came—came to destroy our lands, came to rape the women, and came to destroy our villages.” I actually can hear Morgan Freeman saying something as dark and ominous in his angelic god given voice. Like the anti-thesis, these sentence have an artistic effect that I cannot really describe. There is an element of dram in written words that you might see at a theatre watching a play written by Shakespeare. I also rather enjoy the simple sentence more than most. The simple sentence can be used to transition into a new topic, and conclude a section with so much dramatic effect. Imagine that Morgan Freeman read the previous sentence, and followed up with “The worst was yet to come.” Readers love that! It would forces them to read more to stratify there hunger for what comes next, and desire for the resolution. After reading all of these styles of writing, I honestly can say that this opened my eyes to what creative writing really is… an art. It now makes me want to use these more often, to accomplish writing as I would play a piece of music or paint a beautiful painting (if I could paint). I now can read- read the notes off the page, read the colors off the adjectives- and read the heart and soul the author painted onto the pages. I am no longer blind.
There are many types of sentences to chose as my favorite, there can only be one. That type is of course the simple sentence. There are many reasons why the simple sentence is my favorite. The first is that they are the easiest to write. I am not a good writer by any means so a vast majority of my essays and blog tasks (including this one) are made up of simple sentences. I am still unsure at times how other types are made but I do try to include the other types in my writing. Simple sentences are also do not take much thought to write down. They are basically automatic in my writing as well many other people’s writing. If I were to have to write an essay without simple sentences, I would certainly fail it because I takes more than double the thought for me to make a not simple sentence that actually makes sense compared to a plain, boring simple sentence. Just because I do not like not simple sentences does not mean that I am limited solely to them and them alone. Through the many lessons I have learned in this class I can now craft a larger variety of sentences. Among the rest of the types and classifications of sentences I have no favorite. I do not find writing all that exciting so I do not try and find the fanciest way of saying or writing anything. I do this simply because I am not good at writing in any way shape or form. I do however enjoy reading writing that is far more complex than what I could ever hope to write. That kind of masterful writing full of a variety sentences like: lists set off by a colon, the use of dashes to make an aside for the reader, highly descriptive sentences that use vivid prepositional phrases.
I tend to like and use the “Repetition of Key Terms” quite a bit in my essays. I try to make a powerful point in my essays by stating the same word or words multiple times. This seems to help me explain and elaborate on my topic easier. I also believe that repeat the same word or words to help your reader understand and take in the meaning of your essay. “Pairing Contractions” is also one of my favorite things to use; doing that seems to help you blend your subjects together when you cannot think of any better way to do so. Pairing contractions also helps you flow sentences together. Making it easier for you reader to understand, or to read your essay in general. “Short Questions for Dramatic Effect” tends to be a good page starter making the reader wonder and gather their interest before they ever start to read your essay. This also gives you a question to slowly answer in your paper, so you can explain a lot about a question that your reader is questioning. This can also work in the middle of an essay to add a little something to the topic you are writing about. In the middle of the essay if you use these, you will grab the reader’s attention if you think your reader is getting bored with what you are talking about. “The Antithesis” is also one of my favorites just because it can make it easier for the reader to connect with what you are trying to say. For instance if you say, “The best player is the worst teammate”. You would ask, “How does that work?”, and the answer to that is that sometimes the best player might not play well with others not making them a good person to play with.
Oren 2 My favorite style of sentence is the compound sentence with explanatory statement. I personally always feel like a need to explain myself or give examples of some sort, this type of sentence structure allows the to do so while making my essay fancier. The most fun way to utilize this type of sentence is making lists, for example: There are many instruments in the world of percussion: cymbals, marimbas, snare drums, bass drums, xylophones, bells, chimes, gongs, and pianos. That was an example within an example! Is this not exciting?! I am not stingy on my sentence love, there are many more styles that I am a fan of. I also really like a series without the usual conjunction. I LOVE using being able to elaborate on this, especially in a way that not many people use. With this type of sentence you have a series of words at the end of the sentences that further explains the subject. My favorite kind of series is one with the use of adjectives to describe someone or something. Here is an example: The water is cold, numbing, freezing. As stated previously, I enjoy explaining everything, this is just another way for me to explain things while creating an intricate essay. Number three on my list of favorite types of sentences is an introductory series of appositives. Have I mentioned that I am a fan of explaining things? Because I REALLY like explaining stuff. This type of sentence uses a series of words at the beginning of the sentence to somehow describe the subject of the sentence. Here is a quick example: Cold, numbing and freezing--these words have been used to describe the water in the winter. Although I only have three types of sentences listed here, I am enthusiastic about any style of sentence that allows me to better explain anything.
The style of sentence that intrigued me the most was number four, which was a series without the usual conjunction. An example sentence would sound somewhat like this; Since the end of senior year my routines have been strict, rigid, painstakingly demanding. Another example is: Her mind was swarmed with anger and hate and jealously. I love this sentence style for many different reasons. One reason is that it sort of rebels against the rules of grammar. When I write I try to make my sentences sound fluent as if I were talking. However, when I use this method of mine, I tend to make grammar errors. It is good to know there is are sentences like these because they sound casual, fluent and best of all, I know that I can use them and not be grammatically incorrect. Another reason I enjoy this sentence structure is because it can add loads of emphasis and suspense to a writing. One example Mr. Christensen used was--He could see the castle swathed in gloom and fear and death.--When you imagine the castle and its attributes, you feel the suspense and it is almost nerve-racking. Although I actually have not seen sentences like these, I would definitely be willing to read a book by Yann Martel. Reading about some of the different sentence types makes me want to learn more. I think that the way one decides where to place sentences in a paragraph is important, but the sentences themselves prove to be far more important because they have the ability to emotionally affect a reader. Even if a sentence is just plain unusual, it still can have the capacity to be moving. To me, it is important for writing to be both casual and gripping. If I can not read aloud my work in the way I would usually talk, it is hard for me to not sound boring or monotone.
The sentence style that I like the most is the deliberate fragment. This sentence style is not a an example that I can say that I have ever used, but it is one that I would like to use. The way it adds diversity to an essay I absolutely love. You can use it to develop a point by being more concise while also giving the reader a break. This technique is especially useful between longer drawn out sentences usually from Compound or Complex sentences. It is quite useful in order to keep a point brief, but yet it still adds meaning. They can be used to show the harshness or the staccatos of life, making you read the sentences with more pauses, less words, and no verbs leaves the reader with a feeling of sharpness or briefness. It can convey hardships within a character’s life. Conveying rhythm is another option deliberate fragments can give. If you use short parallel sentences, especially in poetry, can help keep the reader more involved and relates a story to a natural place or setting. It opens the door to many possibilities in writing, if used correctly. Another sentence style that I like is the repetition of a key term. This one I actually do use in my writing. This style pleases me because it adds strength to a topic while also stressing the importance of it. I could use it a little more fluently. Right now whenever I choose to use it, it may not have the best flow; in other words I do not think the essay flows completely over. It seems like it makes my essay choppy or as if I am stuttering. I would like to be able to use it effectively to illustrate a point or topic of discussion in my essays.
As a writer before taking Composition 101, I never fully realized how much it took to make good sentences into great paragraphs. I am guilty of writing only what comes to mind instead of formatting and styling into better more enhancing sentences. Now that I look at The Art of Styling Sentences I see how many ways there are to write numerous sentence types. With so many different writing styles to choose from comes with the hard task to choose a favorite. Looking through The Art of Styling Sentences there were a couple that stood out to me that I enjoy to write. I relish the figurative sentences of Similes and Metaphors. I appreciate the way Similes and Metaphors paint a picture in the head of the reader. I have always enjoyed reading. When reading a good book I enjoy the picture that is placed in my head throughout the book. I believe figurative sentences allow a reader to imagine the story the author is trying to tell. I hope to apply this more into my own writing. I am also keen on placing question into my sentences. When placing a question into a sentence you address the readers thoughts on things. The place of a question allows a pause for the reader's thoughts. This may open up the reader's point of view on what you are writing. For example if you are writing an essay about the dangers of smoking near children you can add “Would you smoke next to your own child?” Adding certain questions may change the perspective of the reader. Although I also agree with the thought that to many questions may burden the essay. Too many questions often gets bothersome to readers because of constant pauses for thoughts. I also understand that questions may not fit into certain essays and are best when trying to persuade. Prior to this class I would use very simple, tedious sentence structure. With the use of The Art of Styling Sentence Structure document I have already opened my mind to the vast types of sentence structures I can use to further my writing ability. With the help of this document, I hope to add these forms of Sentences into my own writing and enhance my grade.
While browsing through this large collection of sentences, my eyes widened at the extreme amount of content there was at this page. While I knew that there were plenty of ways to write a sentence, I never imagined there were so many specific and intricate ways to write a simple sentence. When it comes to choosing a favorite, I definitely had to put some thought into it. There are many different types of sentences that strive to accomplish many different things. I had to think, do I want my favorite sentence to be used to describe something more efficiently? Do I want it to contrast two different ideas? It was a hard decision, but I honestly believe that the simple "compound sentence with elliptical construction" is my favorite. While there are many sentences who use complex ideas to achieve their goals, this one succeeds in giving a strong contrast of two ideas, while also being short and to the point. It conveys so much meaning in such few words that I really do appreciate it's existence. For example, there is something so magical in the sentence: Swords puncture flesh; the pen, the mind. the simplicity yet the meaning behind such few words really are impressive. Compared to the other sentences who try so hard to accomplish just as much, this type of sentence is so effective. While I do appreciate all other types of sentences int their own ways, they just seem less effective at conveying such beauty as this specific one. Through all of this however, it truly was a difficult decision. It was similar to choosing my favorite child I feel. But thanks to this document, I feel as though my future sentence use will be much more deep and meaningful, with an emphasis on complexity through simplicity. I look forward to use these fantastic sentences in future writings.
Personally I like all the sentences. Each sentence is structured differently and each one is need in different situations. The first sentence structure helps you so you can get rid of extra stuff and it still sounds smooth when reading it. For me I like number two because I tend to use verbs over and over again. Number three is a nice one because then instead of having two simple sentence you can turn it into just one. Four I am do not completely like because when you read it, it sounds different than normal, but then again maybe that is the point. I like number six a lot because it gives you a different way to introduce a paragraph or could even help with your title. Giving repetition makes the reader better understand what the main points are in the writing, there for makes them understand the whole point of the story. Sentence structure 15 is a better one because it switches up the how it usually it is, instead of putting the subject and verb first you put them at the end. I will definitely have to use this one. Each and every one of these sentences will help me add styling structure to my writings and help me not sound like a young writer. Adding different styles will help keep the reader interested in what I am saying. I am going to start looking at these wonderful styles while I am writing essays or even the rest of my blogs to help me come across better and to keep my readers entertained and interested.
Compound sentences with elliptical construction are appealing to me. Ethan Brown used one that I saw during his symposium in class and it was unique. I will try to use one in my essay because it is a welcome change from the common sentence structures. Using this sentence shows that the writer knows what they are doing, and can use creative structuring to emphasize points and illustrate and elaborate with their words. The Art of Styling Sentences document is a buffet; compound sentences with elliptical structure, the dessert. I have already used a series of balanced pairs sentence in one of my essays thus far, and I think that is neat that I am using some of these sentence types on my own, without the aid of this document. The use of parentheses and dashes have been glossed over in my English education up until this year, so I am impressed whenever I see dashes or parentheses used in writing correctly, such as in an introductory series of appositives or an internal series of appositives. This bewilderment when it comes to using these two literary tools is something that I will have to overcome and I will need to learn to use these exceptionally to become a better writer. I think that I use appositives appropriately in my writing, I will just have to adapt and use dashes instead of the commas to make my sentences stand out. I am sure that others are impressed with the use of dashes much like I am. To improve my writing further I should increase the amount that I use short, simple sentences for dramatic effect. I tend to longer sentences in my writing and I feel like these short sentences would cut the monotony of long sentences and stand out to show emphasis. Indeed they would.
Klumpp pd 2 I certainly never realized the large mass of sentence types, it was hard for me to chose my favorite but i enjoyed the ones that made lists or used the acronym fanboys. Personally, I think they added the most excitement and variety to the sentence.But nevertheless they are all very appealing and should all be used in my writing. Learning, memorizing and finally using these sentence types in my essays will make them more enticing to read and create more of my own writing style. I also really appreciate sentences with a colon, I like how they add almost a dramatic touch to writing with the pause the colon adds. As I stated earlier the sentences that make a list draw me in, such as in compound sentences and now i will be able to properly use this sentence type in my essays to increase my writing ability which i was not able to do before. Using these types of sentences will take time and obviously effort but it will greatly help my writing ability and I plan to use a lot of them in my future essays. I also enjoyed the use of balanced pairs, this will bring life to my writing and I also relish the rhyme factor that comes out when using balanced pairs. It is also a great way to get a plethora of adjectives into your writing and make essays overall more inviting. With that being said I can’t wait to use all of the sentences even though it may be slightly daunting, in the end it will be worth it even if it takes extra work to do so.
My knowledge of sentence types just increased greatly. Before I read The Art of Styling Sentences I had no clue of how many different styles of sentences there are in the English language. After reading this document I could not believe the amount of different possible ways to structure a sentence. Personally it is hard to choose a favorite. If need be however I believe any structure in which it involves an introductory phrase is one that I would choose. In my opinion a sentence is much greater when it involves a well thought out introductory phrase. For example you can use an introductory series of appositives. This is when you use a series of nouns to rename other nouns in a sentence. An example of this is as follows. Football, baseball, and basketball--these sports are American favorites. It is much better than saying: Sports like football, baseball, and basketball are American favorites. Another great introductory phrase is when you use a participial phrase to start a sentence. Waving in the wind, the flag hung outside. This specific phrase adds a new level of description to the sentence. I also greatly enjoy using paired constructions. Using correlative conjunctions to create sentences can show great knowledge into sentence structuring. An example of this sentence is as follows. The more I read The Art of Styling Sentences, the more I learned. Another method of sentence structure I enjoy is the object or complement before subject and verb. One of the reasons i enjoy it is because it reminds me how Yoda in talks. Yoda talks in a weird order sometimes with no real order to his words. Although it is not as exactly how he talks, it reminds me of how he talks. An example of this is: some people I do not like. All of these sentence structures play a pivotal role in creating a masterpiece to be proud of. I will use the Art of Styling Sentences document often as I sculpt my essays into descriptive works of art.
While searching through the vast list of sentence styles, I realized the true spectrum in which one could compose. The styles each person has at their disposal leads to many diverse writings. The meaning of a piece of writing can be completely altered simply by changing their sentence structure. The words may be the same, but by using varying styles of sentences and punctuation, the whole mood, or even the basic meaning will be altered. I can not conclusively choose a single favorite sentence because the list is so vast and emcompasses so many good qualities, but one of the styles I enjoy is number seven. Number seven is an internal series of appositives or modifiers. Seven A is also a powerful sentence style. The only difference between the two is that in seven A has one appositive or a single pair. These two styles of sentences, I believe, provide useful adjectives and information about an object or a person. These styles, though relatively easy to compose, can be very powerful or just add humor or needed information. This style can condense papers; eliminating frivolous, unneeded extra repeated wordings. An example of this would be “The club volleyball teams-Kairos, Pentagon, and Southwest-are in the final championship”. This sentence packs in a lot of information into a small number of words. “Kairos, Pentagon, and Southwest are the club volleyball teams in the final championship”, could also be said, but it does not provide for a unique, interesting sentence and can also get wordy. Seven A sentence style is also very useful for saying small bits of information at a time. Some great examples of this style include: “Karyn (a wonderful volleyball player) has a game tomorrow.” or “Renae (the animal lover) is watching five animals this weekend”. Some of these appositives could be excluded but it would take away from the full description of the person. This style allows for the audience to connect on a deeper level to the person or object being described. They no longer are just an entity; They have characteristics and qualities that are unique to them. Throughout this year I hope to not only use more of this style, but also of the other sentence structures in my papers.
Of course all types of sentence stylings are important, we would not have intelligent writing if the different styles did not exist. They all play their own specific role in brilliant writing. Without them the task of writing would become tedious, our opinion and thoughts would be uninteresting (if you were even able to present them), the written language would perish and dwindle down into nothingness. It is difficult to say that I, or anyone in general, have one sentence style that they prefer over all of the others. There may be a handful of them that stand out to an individual, but I do not believe that one can have a favorite. Or they may have one, but they do not realize that it is the structure itself that is appealing to them. They simply enjoy the words that were placed into the formation. Among the many different types of sentence stylings, there are a few that do stand out to me. One of these is the Antithesis, the oxymoron of sentences. It might be the showing of the vast differences of two common terms in the closeness of one sentence, but the antithesis seems almost dramatic to me. Showing the two extremes of a spectrum to get one’s point across grabs my attention for some unknown reason, almost demanding one to realize the importance of the situation. My other “favorite” would have to be the repetition of a key term. This is a kind of structure I like to use in my more dramatic writing. The usage of this format, when handled with care, can be quite enticing. Like an antithesis, the repetition of a key term demands the reader’s mind and calls attention to the sentence. But it also adds a certain sense of mysteriousness to the writing, sets an ominous mood almost. The eeriness it creates is more than likely what pulls me towards it.
My favorite sentence style is the single modifier out of place for emphasis. This style allows the writer to set a mood for the sentence by using this modifier. A sentence like this is ideal for getting the reader's attention and making the writing more interesting. Though this is my favorite sentence style, one type of style is not enough to make the readers interested, so multiple sentence styles need to be used. I would personally use the single modifier out of place for emphasis as the beginning sentence in a paragraph in order to create the mood for the whole paragraph. Then I would use a sentence like the sentence with balance pairs to declare the subject of the paragraph to organize the ideas in the paragraph. I would also use some short simple sentences occasionally to add a nice effect to break up the long descriptive sentences in the paragraph. An intended fragment would be a nice way to add emphasis to one subject in the writing, or a question to create an emphasis of the subject. I feel that this combination of sentences would be my favorite combination of sentences for using in my writing. I find it amazing that there are so many different sentence styles, many of which I have never used before but intend to in the future. There are many elaborate styles like the balanced pairs or the compound structure with elliptical construction, but there are many short ones that caught my attention, such as intended fragments. Fragments are not sentences so it surprises me that it is allowed in as a proper way of writing. This irritates me that we were told earlier in life that fragments cannot be used in writing, which is similar to being taught that sentences cannot be started with if. This makes me wonder if anything can be allowed in writing as long as it makes sense and are used for a desired effect.
As time travels along it’s presumably infinite pathway, culture has been born and nurtured. Existing as a primary proponent in culture, literature has therein developed and expounded through the ages alongside ethnic traditions. In this development, several styles of sentences have sprung and branched off into different stylings all together. Three of my favorite sentence stylings persist to be compound sentences with elliptical structure, compound sentences with an explanatory statement, and sentences with a repetitive word. Sentences with elliptical styling are quite visually appealing as they feature a concept of parallelism in the structure. Sentences with an explanatory statement are severely pleasing to me due to their stunning ability to lengthen as well as add monumental depth to an idea. Each of these styles adds suspense and power to its topic; each is equally as artistic as it is powerful. However, the repetition of a word surpasses the other two stylings. This style has won my favor many times over with it’s tactful ability to elicit the most heartfelt emotions from readers. Rage, woe, contempt, relief, sympathy, ecstasy--one’s innermost feelings can be tapped into with proper use of repetitive sentence structure. Whenever I have the privilege of writing or reading this style of sentence, I feel a flitter of jubilation dance in my chest. Not simply from the content that may chill through one’s bones or shake one’s irreverent ideology or boost one’s exuberance, oh no--it is not the content of the sentence that hijacks my heartbeat. Rather, it is the structure of the sentence,including the aesthetic appeal, that snatches my curiosity and refuses to return it to me. The riveting length, the impeccable flow, the unparalleled suspense--these three things are all successfully showcased in a sentence which features a repetitive word. After much contemplation, I confirm, sentences featuring the repetition of a certain word are indubitably my favorite sentences.
Albertson 2 There are hundreds of various types of sentences that you can choose to include in your essays to make them more interesting. It is important for writers to understand their function in order to make appropriate stylistic choices. I simply only use a small amount of different sentence styles in order to get my point across to my fellow readers because if I have to think about the type of sentence I want to use for an idea, my writing can become complicated in many ways. One of my favorite kind of sentences is when I start it off with a prepositional phrase, followed by a subject and a verb. Prepositional phrases can act as an adjective modifying a noun, as an adverb modifying a verb, or as a nominal when used in conjunction with the verb form "to be". They give sentences just a little more liveliness and adversity from others. Once in awhile, Writers will excessively use prepositional phrases at the beginning of sentences to comically clarify an idea. The main reason why I admire using this type of sentence is because it gives you so many different options on how to progress, elaborate, and finish the sentence. Another sentence style that I thought was good, was “emphatic appositive at end, after colon”. This sentence keeps the readers interested and wanting to read more. Having the appositive at the end of the sentence tends to really switch things up and keep your writing more interesting. All of these sentences are extremely important to understand in order to keep your writing interesting and keep your readers entertained. Understanding these styles will help me become a better writer throughout the rest of the year. Hopefully in the future I take this knowledge and use it later in college while having a head start when conducting my essays.
Nador 7 It really depends what type of sentences I use the most on what I’m writing or saying. When I’m trying to be pretty formal and make everything as fashionably complicated as it is appropriate, I mostly use series without usual conjunctions. I think it gives the sentence a more professional mood, gives the author more status, as the readers can sense the education and knowledge behind the words. Whenever I am thinking of a title for my essays, I try to come up with something witty or interesting that catches the reader’s interest. My favorite form to put a title in is the introductory series of appositives; it gives away just enough about the content of the writing that the audience will know what they will read about and can decide at a first glance whether they are interested or not. I feel smarter that we learned about the different types of sentences (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex) and how to use semicolons, because now I can deliberately apply said skills. Since I tend to jumble ideas into a few words at a time, sometimes my message is not as clear as I would want it to be. To avoid misunderstandings, I prefer to use emphatic appositives after colons or dashes, and interrupting modifiers between the subject and verb (seldom full sentences). They also help introducing new ideas and make good transitions. All the different sentence styles and types make the essay colorful; therefore more interesting and less boring to read. Used correctly and wisely, they give the writing an easy-to-understand, simple flow. The one thing I’m not fond of is the repetition of words; in my opinion they might make the sentence (and essentially the whole story) seem slobbish and variation-lacking, so it is important to be 100% sure and clear when using them. I try to find synonyms instead, or word my sentence another way to avoid any misunderstanding.
Schroeder P6 As I first glanced at the Art of Styling Sentences document I had come to the conclusion that when I write papers, writing different types of sentences has never crossed my mind. I knew some of the basic sentences such as: Complex, Simple, Compound-Complex, etc. I noticed that when I write a paper, I just put my ideas down, created sentences and didn’t really try and change up the sentence type throughout the paper. Although I previously haven’t had a specific sentence that is my favorite, I do tend to stick to sentences that are simple. I like using simple sentences because they are straight to the point and do not drag on and on. I am sure that I write all of the other sentence types without even trying. As I continued to scroll through Art of Styling Sentences the different types of figurative language really grabbed my attention. To be completely honest, I have a hard time believing that I will write most of these sentence types because I am a horrific writer. My hope is that I will and can look at this document and really make my paper(s) more interesting for the reader. I know that changing up the sentence type within my paper will have a positive effect on my grade and that they would be very beneficial in some of my future classes. An error I find a lot with my writing is that I always like to start sentences with gerunds, sometimes forgetting to add the subject later on, so then I have to go back and rearrange a majority of them so I don't sound so repetitive. While reading Art of Styling Sentences the strategy Procatalepsis stood out to me. Procatalepsis is the ability to predict what others have to say in, for example, a debate. This could be really beneficial and an everyday life situation. Being prepared for what your opponent will say can help you win the argument.
I found several sentence styles that I had a great appreciation for. N 15, “The Antithesis”, I found to be enjoyable because of the contrast. The opposite ends, the most extreme ends of scales, I find the emphasis they add to be unlike the other sentence styles. Utilizing extremes so as to really drive a point home, I find enjoyable. Number sixteen, “Paired Constructions” (not N sixteen, just sixteen) I also enjoyed. This form of parallels I liked. It reminds me of using opposites or comparing and contrasting, but it is still nice and cohesive. Number nineteen cuts it back, “The Short, Simple Sentence for Relief or effect” does indeed have a lot of effect. Pulling back a bit from the other two styles I think that this is probably the shortest sentence style and I once like how extreme it is. Similar to a staccato note when playing music in band, I like how this short style once again brings a more extreme accent style. Number four, “A Series without the Usual Conjunction” I very much enjoyed. I like using this technique, and I like the rhythm of series. This is a nice, easy way to list things without making a list. It’s easy to use and very nice. There were a few of sentence styles that I actually did not care much for as well. Number nine, “Repetition of a Key Term” I do not enjoy at all. I find it to be redundant, restating topics and disrupting flow depending on punctuation. Number fourteen as well, “Prepositional Phrase before the Subject and Verb (or before the Verb and Subject)” was one I did not enjoy. For some reason, the reversing of standard prepositional phrase location really bothers me. While it is artistic, I do not personally like to read too much of it and I do not care to write it either. The moving of the prepositional phrase makes me internally try to ‘correct’ the sentence to put that phrase back where it ‘belongs’. In the end, I am not sure if I could choose one particular style I liked the most of least. The list of the ones I enjoyed does encompass those I prefer the most, so perhaps those are all a tie for first place. In the end, all sentence styling is important, and a good way to spruce up ones writing would be to branch out of their comfort zone and try a new style.
When looking through the Art of Styling Sentences document, I became slightly overwhelmed. There are so many more different types of sentence styles than I could have ever imagined. When trying to figure out what sentence style is my favorite, I am indecisive. I simply can not only choose one. There is such a variety and plethora of sentences and choosing one is nearly impossible for me. There are some sentence styles that I do like to use more frequently in my writing: questions, colons, semicolons, and descriptive words. I feel that if someone puts a short question within their writing it immediately becomes more interesting and fun to read. Putting questions in an essay can create imagery and appeal to more personal experiences of the reader. When reading a peer’s essay, it is more enjoyable when I am able to think about a certain topic and ask myself questions about my personal life throughout the writing. Another type of sentence style I enjoy to use in my own writing is adding colons and semicolons. I think that when I add a semicolon or colon within my writing is creates more intelligence and makes my essay look neater. I like to use these in my writing because it helps the essay flow better. I do not like to abruptly stop my sentences mid thought when I could be completing them with a semicolon and making it more interesting. Along with using questions, semicolons, and colons within my writing, I also like to use descriptive words. I feel that when someone adds strong descriptive words to their essays, they are helping the reader create pictures in their minds and making the reader want to continue on through their essay. Descriptive words and imagery can really be essential to an essay and help the essay be more entertaining to read. After looking through the Art of Styling Sentences document, I hope I will be more successful and thorough in my writing. I would be impressed with myself if I were able to learn all of the different styles of sentences and incorporate some of them within my writing.
Komatsubara 7 Reading “The Art of Styling Sentences” was one of those moments in life that I realized I have been oversimplifying and ignoring artistic writing methods. A method I newly discovered in my (college) freshman English class is Empathetic appositive at end after a colon and Compound sentence (semicolon no conjunction). It is surprising to me how so many native English speakers (including myself only two months ago) do not know how to use colons and semicolons properly. Now I know how to write “I am unfinished with my homework; thus, I cannot go to the movies,” or “There are two very destructive manmade existences: nuclear bombs and fossil fuel consuming society.” There were some I had been using without noticing it as well. For instance I personally like the sound of Repetition of a Key term. “For anyone, eating their favorite food is equal to floating in the clouds, floating in the heavens.” “GIving up my passion, giving up my potential was never an option for me.” It looks and sounds smart, and that is important for someone like me who feels he overuses the same vocabulary. Another method I had been using frequently without noticing is Paired construction for contrast only. It can be so simple and so determinating. When given a minimum length on an assigned essay I may show the bad habit of choosing quantity over quality. However I do know that many times simplicity is the most effective tool to not sound too soft on opinion. “I like hamburgers--not hotdogs.” “It was Joe, not Cassidy, that was waiting.” “I said be straightforward--not monotonous.” So those are all the terms I prefer in artistic writing, or composing. I know there is seemingly endless room for improvement in my composing skills--not only in writing but many other arts.
What is your favorite sentence style? I will admit that that is something I thought someone would not ask because I thought there was only four. I was wrong on both accounts. I have to say that I do not have a favorite, nor do I truly care for what style of sentence I use. Sentences are tools which are used to build interest or compose. For instance, suppose you assign two people to compose a fantasy novel. Those people will write differently, use different sentence styles and end up with two different novels. The end product is what you assigned, a fantasy novel, but they will look different and feel different because of the tools the composers used. What I mean by this out there comparison is sentences are used to give shape to a composition. Used to give feeling and texture to a composition. Without the composition however, the sentences are reduced to words in a fancy pattern. The rabid dog was trapped, caught, and shot. This sentence gives a quick staccato rhythm and would be best if used in a particularly high energy part of a composition. Let's compare this to a hammer. Out of order, yoda speaks. That sentence has a feeling of missing something or importance and would be appreciated greatly in a one line paragraph to make a point. Let's compare this to a saw. So, each sentence has a place where it thrives and places where it should not be used, just like the tools. You would not use the saw to hammer in points quickly, nor would you use a hammer to abruptly cut off the chapter. This is the point I was trying to make earlier, sentences are tools used to build and shape your composition. Thank you for reading, bye!
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I think all the styles of sentences are very appealing; I cannot choose a favorite. Each sentence style has an important meaning in writing and, therefore, it is necessary to give credit to each style. I do enjoy using the compound sentence style with semicolons. Semicolons add to a sentence when it could be finished and helps the writing flow better. I prefer using this method as an alternative to writing a completely new sentence when the thought can be resumed. I also like using the compound sentence style with the explanatory statement; this style helps explain the first part of the sentence and clarify. This style is very helpful when listing items in a list, as well. I had never quite known how to write items in a list until I read this document. I now understand how I can accurately list things. Many of these sentences I was unaware of or was writing incorrectly for all the years I’ve been in school. I had never heard of using an introductory set of appositives to rename other nouns in the sentence. Writing, reading, and composition – many of these things mean fun to some people. The previous sentence is an example of the aforementioned sentence style using dashes. Many of the shorter, more straightforward sentences styles were ones I had never previously heard of. The deliberate fragment was one method that stood out to me. Have we not been taught all of our educational years not to use fragments? After reading into this, I soon realized that it was more for style rather than to add any intelligent elements to your piece. As an avid reader, I have begun to notice more of these types of sentences in the works I am reading. Finding these types of sentences actually makes the reading much more absorbing and I feel as if I am learning even when the book itself is not educational. I found it very useful to anyone to take a moment and peruse through The Art of Styling Sentences; It may not drastically improve your writing, but it will certainly update it.
I certainly never knew that there was so many different ways to write one sentence. Studying, reading, memorizing these different types of sentences will surely enhance my writing. The most interesting structure of sentence that I stumbled upon was the “A series of balanced pairs” type. Most writers—including myself— find themselves listing adjectives, verbs, or subjects in the same, boring structure. Just there I did. Most just do item 1, item 2, and item 3. The series of balanced pairs structure will spice up your writing and give your sentence a definite rhythm. Using this structure can also help vary your sentence lengths. This method can create a somewhat lengthy sentence, by having a short or simple sentence following it will keep your reader on their toes. Another sentence type that will keep the reader on their toes is the “interrupting modifier between the subject and verb”. This structure almost interrupts the flow of the text. The interruption can be made by commas, parenthesis, and dashes. The interruption is almost used to describe the subject or provide emphasis for the subject. I have often used this method. I like it because it is adds variety to how you describe your subject. These two sentence structure types provide an outlet for a new way to spice up your writing. Before I read this document I did not realize how amateur and boring my previous writing has been. I will strive to use a variety of these tools; though it may take some practice. To avoid sounding like a freshman writer, one must add some variety to their sentence structures. Boring, is the one adjective that I would despise my writing being called. This document will certainly be one of my most used tools throughout this class. I am looking forward to the growth in my writing.
Until this class began it was almost as if I have been completely oblivious to how many sentence styles there really are. There is such great variety to choose from that it would be very hard to determine my favorite style. Although it is difficult to appoint a preferred style, I am fond of the use of questions in writing. I approve of the fact that adding questions into script is a quick and simple way to add dramatic effect. I am appreciative I have had the opportunity to be refreshed with new sentence styles. Often times writers--myself included-- easily become a bore when using the same sentence style repeatedly. A broken record is something that is shut off right away; a reader can act the same to a repetitive writer. Another favored style of mine are the numerous ways to list things in a sentence instead of always using commas. I like that I can choose to use commas or go without or take the conjunctions away or even place conjunctions without the use of commas as I am doing now. With my growing knowledge of different sentence types I am suddenly finding myself aware of these styles embedded in my peer’s writing. Being able to acknowledge how different styles are arranged and used, I believe it helps me a great deal with my own work. Looking into other’s performances and seeing the diversity between sentences allows myself to realize my choices on sentence structure really does impact a reader and how they will perceive my thoughts throughout my production. Before I was informed on the abounding directions I could carry my sentences, I have not thought in great depth about how my sentences have been banal, dull, bland. Alliterative sentences are astonishing and awe-inspiring. Alliteration is an amusing way for me to rejuvenate my work and add a spice of creativity. It is not my preference for my work to read as unsophisticated; therefore I shall refer back to “the art of styling sentences” to animate my work.
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I can not say that I have a favorite sentence type because there are far too many different ways to create fluent sentences. I believe that all of the sentence types are valuable because a writer can not use the same style of sentence everywhere in their writing. The sentences would become extremely monotonous and unable to hold the attention of the reader, even though i can not say that I have a favorite because all of them have their situational applicability I still have a few that I would prefer to use over the rest. One of my favorite techniques to use in sentences are appositives. Appositives can be used in all sentences and generally take nothing away from the sentence itself. Appositives can be used to add description that would normally not have been necessary to the sentence but helps the reader understand and visualize better. Another useful thing to put inside of your sentences is a semicolon. Semicolons are used to join two like sentences that are not already joined by a coordinating conjunction. Semicolons add lots of variety to your writing and it also add more fluency to your essay because the semicolon makes the essay flow better and is more appealing to everyone. One other technique that I would like to employ more in my writing is the use of more descriptive words. Using these kinds of words will not only make my essay sound more intelligent but will also help better express the message of the sentence. The use of more descriptive words will also help to make my essays more diverse and less boring to the reader. Using strong words can help grab the attention of a reader even at the most boring parts of an essay. The use of a colon in an essay can really make an idea pop because the use of a colon suggests that there should be some emphasis on the following phrase. Hopefully by the end of this course I will gain a greater appreciation for different sentence types and I will also be able to add more creative diversity to my writing
There are multitudes of sentences in existence; more than I have ever realized! As I scroll through this list and pick out different sentences that I find appealing, I notice a common trend of the ones that I am picking: I like sentences that create lists and adds description. As strange as it is, I did not even realize that I was doing that! Maybe I just like seeing things in a series with each other. This brings me to the first type of sentence I find interesting: a series without the usual conjunction. I like, in this sentence type, how the absence of a connecting conjunction adds more of a dramatic, intense affect to the list. This same concept applies to another type of sentence I seem to enjoy. This would be the sentences that begin with an appositive. Again, it adds a bold dramatic effect to the sentence that is enticing and it makes you want to continue to ready it. The next sentence styling type I like is adding an internal series of appositives or modifiers. I like how this sudden input of descriptors adds a lot to the subject of the sentence alone. It lets the reader have a better mental image and understanding of the sentence by adding “color”. Additionally, I like the use of short, simple sentences in a row. They are the most simple sentences you can find and may even think, “Is that even a sentence alone?”. Multiple short simple sentences aligned properly, one after another, can turn out to be a very pleasant ending to an emotional paragraph. Finally, I like the use of antitheses. They are a great way to make the reader thing. The person who is reading a sentence with an antithesis will sit there and think to themselves and in their mind will be connecting how the two statements relate to each other; once they realize the connection they will be satisfied with the cleverness of the use. There are many different sentence styles, and these are just a few of my favorite.
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I think that every type of sentence included in the Art of Styling sentences deserves equal recognition because without sentence variety your essays will get very boring. Every essay you write should have a multitude of different types and lengths of sentences in order to keep the reader's attention. Also using different types of sentences can help to make your essay more cohesive and easier to read. With that being said there were two different types of sentences included in that document that I really liked most. The first type of sentence style that intrigued me was the figurative sentences with similes and metaphors. This style of sentence caught my attention because this style can help you to give imagery to not only short stories, but it can also help you when you are writing persuasive essays. In the persuasive essays if you use this type of sentence it can help the reader to better understand your point since you are relating what you are saying in the essay to something that they can easily picture on their own. The second type of sentence that I liked in this document was the antimetabole sentences. I like this style of sentence because it can help you to spice up your essays since not many people use this type of sentence. Antimetabole sentences will make your reader think harder and maybe it will even help them to see your essay in a whole new light. The Antimetabole sentences intrigued me because they are rarely used but when they are used they can have a huge impact on your essay.
As I first glanced at the Art of Styling Sentences document, I was immediately overwhelmed. It is teeming with types of sentences that I didn’t even know existed. I found this document to be rather interesting and helpful after taking vital deep breaths. The sentences that contained rhythm intrigued me. One specific simple sentence that eliminates the usual conjunction caught my eye. “He has again been trapped, caught, humiliated.” I love the way this sentence is short and perky-like. It gets to the point succinctly. The reader knows what happened to whoever “he” may be without any hesitation. Contrasting that particular sentence, one containing an interrupter between the subject and verb provided the same rhythm that first intrigued me. “Students, tall or short, can play tiddlywinks.” This sentence makes reading more lively. Who wouldn’t want to read if all sentences were as entertaining as that one? Going beyond the types of sentences recently mentioned above, each type of sentence in the Art of Styling Sentences document is unique and captivating, all worthy of special recognition. Using different types of sentences makes writing more appealing, hence more rewarding. The end of the document contains figurative language that appears foreign to me. I am unsure how to even begin to pronounce some of the words: procatalepsis, chiasmus, antithesis, and anadiplosis. Using these strategies and types of figurative language must take a lot of thought to use them correctly. But when used correctly, I’m sure they provide the writing with an unwonted, yet dignified appeal. Personally, using these unique sentences and various types of figurative language is something that I need to sharpen up. Adding a little variety to my dull writing, could amp up the quality immensely. I hope that after adding those types of sentences to my writing it will become natural, and I will do it without even taking a second to think about it.
My hands-down favorite sentence is the antimetabole. Although I have never incorporated one into my own writing, I have encountered many while reading. The ABBA pattern appears rather often in the Bible; the reverse structure becomes a powerful teaching method once the reader is accustomed to it. To invent an antimetabole is no small feat. It is a matter of great consideration and reflection. If the process is rushed, the sentence will not make sense; if the process is forced, the sentence will not speak to the reader.
Nowadays nobody speaks in antimetabole (bar public speakers reciting prepared speeches). Our minds do not naturally reverse what we hear, observe, or think. As such, the rare antimetabole is sure to capture the absolute attention of a reader when it does appear. The symmetry is striking, forcing the reader to toss the contrasting sides of the equation back and forth until the meaning of the phrase is understood. Perhaps I cannot speak for others, but whenever I happen upon an antimetabole I pause for a minute of reflection. It is usually worth it: the complex structure of the device means the author spent quality time formulating it (and if not, the author had no business attempting one).
The antimetabole section in the “Art of Styling Sentences” mentions several famous examples of the device in use. John Kennedy makes the list twice. The tense global-political context under his tenure (the Cold War) called for rallying speeches to unify the American public, and few devices stir the heart of man as much as the antimetabole. Kennedy’s antimetaboles gave American citizens reassurance they could take with them--everybody remembered his iconic lines about “What you can do for your country” and how the U.S. must “never fear to negotiate.”
My goal for the semester is to incorporate an original antimetabole into one of my essays. Doubtless it will take a while--I want it to seem subtle and appropriate rather than awkward and forced.
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To be completely honest, I have a hard time depicting which sentence type I enjoy the most. Most of the variations of sentence types I am inadequate to perform because I am a horrific writer. I would say that I like either the compound-complex or the compound sentence type. I do not care for the simple sentence because the name is very deceiving. You would assume that the simple sentences would be simple and easy to distinguish between other sentences. This is not the case. They are indeed, a lot more complicated to discover then just looking at the shortest sentence. Compound-complex sentences on the other hand, I enjoy because these sentences help create lucid ideas. Creating imagery and life-like examples can help the reader enjoy and understand your composition. These sentences are also fairly easy for me to pick out. I always look for two independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses. It is easy for me to see compound-complex sentences because by just reading the sentence as a whole, I am able to distinguish what clauses are what and then determine what type of sentence it is. The other type of sentence structure I like would be the compound sentence. I like this type of sentence because you can either use a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. It is not complicated for me to pick out these types of sentences because it is two independent clauses joined with a semicolon or a coordinating conjunction. When I read these sentences I can look at them and say this is an independent clause and so is this. I then determine if there is a semicolon or a coordinating conjunction and know that it is a compound sentence. Another reason I enjoy compound sentences is that when you properly use these in your writing, they help prevent run-on sentences and help break up your essay. Although, it can make your writing choppy if you do not use them correctly. The other type of sentences I like would be the dependent clauses in a pair or series. If you were to look at examples and if you were to research this type of sentence, you would notice how it is very suspenseful. It intrigues the reader and makes them more interested in the writing. Using this structure in your writing can help entertain and encourage your readers to keep reading because there could be more excitement to come in your writing. If you are looking for something to help intensify your writing, I would strongly recommend taking a look at The Art of Styling Sentences. This document indeed will help enhance your grade.
While I am writing a paper for this class, I typically enjoy using compound sentences. Using the FANBOY acronym, it is easy to compare two objects or situations. Along with this, it also allows you to collaborate what a character thinks or feels, without it getting too wordy. For example, "She wanted to eat the cake, but she felt sick that morning". I find that these sentences are comprehensible and can create a sufficient amount of body in a paragraph. The FANBOYS acronym is also quite clever and cute. Aside from this, I enjoy using complex sentences as well. I find that you can start your sentence with the independent clause, halted by a comma. This helps writers with starting sentences with a different word throughout the paragraph. To have a complex sentence you need one dependent clause as well as one or more independent clauses. This can add more words to your word count in your papers, as well as being able to add more sentences onto one subject. If you are talking about World War Two, you can continue by adding a conjunction. For example, "Though the weather was brutal in Germany, the men agreed that they needed to fight for their country". I believe that complex sentences are crucial for any kind of essay. I have used many of the styles of sentences into my writing recently, it is easier to accomplish a large amount of writing with the help of these. They can really help pull lose ends in a paragraph together, a huge issue i have in my writings.I wish to understand compound-complex sentences better. I have a problem putting them into a sentence structure. Sometimes I think they get too wordy, sounding like a ramble Already improving in my writing, I can see how I can become an expert in sentence structures.3 I would love to improve in my writings to come.
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As I read through each style of sentencing, I realized how little variation I use when I am composing. Most of the time, I do not realize that I am using more styles than just compound, compound-complex, or simple sentences. Some styles of sentencing, like 15a (complete inversion of normal pattern), I strongly dislike. I find this style confusing to read. I would never use this style. I do, however, enjoy sentence styles like R4 (appositive phrase begins the sentence) and R2 (the power sentence: 2 in 1). Anything that adds more description is generally something I will use. I love adding more descriptive words and phrases because I feel it makes a paper ten times better than before. Being descriptive gives a paper life. If you never expand upon anything then your reader will become bored. While I do not use a lot of sentence styles, I still use more than I thought I did. As I read through those styles I could recall sentences of mine that would fit into many of those categories. After reading that, I think I will be more aware of what styles I am using and try to switch it up. It is always better when you are reading a book and they are not all Style #2 (compound sentence with elliptical construction) combined with simple sentences. Any composition is better with variations. I think most styles listed on this document have great values for different styles of writing. I am a big modifier fan though. I also enjoy combining fragments with other styles. I believe these make the reader become very susceptible to being sucked in your writing. Overall, I think I use about ½-¾ of these styles of sentences without realizing they are different. Becoming aware of sentence styles will definitely help me add in different styles and make me a better writer.
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Sentence styling is an essential part of composing any form of literature. Being able to change the way you write is important because it allows you to show your intelligence in your writing, to compose a work that has variety, and to maintain the readers interest. Having variety in your sentences is like the different phases of the moon cycle. The moon cycle has many phases. Each phases has its own characteristic that make it unique. Regardless of the whatever phases the moon is in, It is still the same moon. Sentences may take many different forms, but have the same meaning.
While looking through The Art of Styling Sentences document, I was intrigued by the Anadiplosis type of sentence. This type of sentence uses a pattern (AB, BC, CD) where the the last item in a series begin the next series. When reading this document the pattern of the this type of sentence caught my attention. The repetition of the words create an emphasis that a description could not do. Also this type of sentence has a sense of poetry. Anadiplosis is an artistic way of portraying your ideas on a page.
I also enjoy sentences that use similes and metaphors. Similes are comparisons using like or as; Metaphors are comparisons that do not use like or as. Sentences with these literary tools help the reader be able to imagine what the author is trying to write about. I personally like the metaphor more because it makes the comparison seem more like a reality. The metaphor says an item is something instead of saying it is like something. Similes and metaphors are extremely helpful when trying to describe something that not everyone is aware of; it gives the reader something to relate the unknown material to. I hope to use these to help create vivid images of what I want my readers to understand.
Before this class started, I was completely unaware of all types of sentence styling. I understood the basics such as: simple, fragment, compound, compound-complex, complex, and fragment. Once I opened up the link leading to the "The Art of Styling Sentences" paper I was suddenly overwhelmed by all of the material before my eyes. I am prone to use the same sentence structure in all of my essays prior to this essay simply because I didn't know all of the types even existed. After I browsed a majority of the material, I came to the conclusion that I do(100) in fact use a large quantity of these tips. I have used them but did not realize I did. Throughout all of the types of sentence styling, I concluded that my two favorites were Hypophora (N36) and Procatelepsis (N37). As a writer in this class, I have noticed I always like to inquire a question, usually as an opening sentence to my paper. I think it gives a paper a hint of mystery to continue reading in order to find the answer to that question. Now I never would answer the question directly, unlike hypophore, I would use subtly hints at it throughout my paper. But as I read the description of hypophora I really enjoy the answering of the question all by yourself within the same or near by sentences. This enlightens the readers and gives them the exact answer they are looking for. The other sentence structure I enjoyed was Procatelepsis. Procatelepsis is the ability to predict what the other side would say in a argumentative essay or debate. This tool is not only good in essays but it is good in life. Being able to read what others might say will help you conquer any argument that you may face. This also helps you be more conscious of your decisions. This type of sentence styling will be very beneficial in the long run, especially if we write an argumentative essay or some-sort.
As I read through “The Art of Styling Sentences” I was enlightened on all the types of sentences that exist. I never realized there was so much of a variety. The sentence structure that I was the most intrigued by was number five on the list. Number five is “a sentence with a series of balanced pairs.” It is defined as having a definite pattern. It uses an even number of items and balances these items in pairs with a conjunction between each of the pairs. These items can appear anywhere in the sentence. A quote by Jane Porcino provides a swell example of this type of sentence, “ It is amazing how lifeless elements like stone and wood, nails and plaster, glass and metal take on a soul after you turn them into a house.” More examples of this sentence type are: “ Eager yet fearful, confident but somewhat suspicious, Jason eyed the barber who would give him his first haircut.”, “The textbook clearly showed the distinctions between prose and poetry, denotation and connotation, deduction and induction.”, and “Great artists often seem to occur in pairs: Michelangelo and da Vinci, Gaugin and van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne.” An example I have come up with is, “I find it fascinating how quickly Johnny and Lexi, Isaiah and Braden, Andy and Levi divided into pairs during the group work time in College Algebra.” My sentence includes series of balanced pairs that all have something in common in the sentence and our connected by the conjunction “and”. The reason that the series of balanced pairs sentence type is my favorite is because of how much information you can fit into one sentence fluidly simply using conjunctions and commas. The sentence make sense without being too wordy and confusing. If the thing you are describing has a lot of examples this is a great way to list them all off. The balance and rhythm of these sentences brings me peace. The sentences are clear and have a bounce to them that is pleasing to the eye.
I thought sentence structure was never a big part to writing a good essay. Since going through this class, I have found out that I was wrong. Sentence structure is used to create sentences and the topic more interesting by using different types of sentences throughout the essay. I have been learning a lot about different types of sentences such as simple, compound, complex, etc. I however love compound sentences. Compound sentences gives the essay a little color with the usage of semicolons. Semicolons are sometimes used to not stop a thought with a new sentence; the flow goes smoothly and not choppy. A series without the usual conjunction is interesting because I always thought that listing items had to have a comma in between the items but in this case instead of a comma; placing “and” is the same thing. There is another part within the series were instead of “and” in between item 2 and item 3 just replace it with a comma. Different types of listings throughout essays can give it some bright colors as well. Some basic sentences can be simple sentences where everything is short and sweet; some sentences can be long and interesting at the same time such as a “interrupting modifier between subject and verb.” A variation of a interrupting modifiers is using a full sentence as interrupting modifier. The sentence can be lengthy but extremely descriptive at the same time.
Dashes are used as a skill to write with diversity instead of using commas and semicolons all the time. Dashes are a good way to grab the reader's attention. There is many more sentence structures out there to improve one's essay; it is all in the matter of taking the time and adding little bits and pieces in. Sentence structure will help essays seem more interesting and not flat lined but have ups and downs with using simple sentences to compound-complex all the way to dashes and prepositional phrases. There is so many options that no essay should be flat lined. Some essays of mine could use some sentence structure to make it seem interesting to the reader. The art of styling sentences is a greatly appreciated document that I will go to for help when writing essays.
While I scan through the “Art of Styling Sentences,” I realize that I am not nearly as advanced in my writing as I should be. My sentences are so lifeless and I could benefit from learning how to properly utilize these different techniques I read. I was also so oblivious to all of the individual sentence styles available, but I found a few that I hope to incorporate into my own writing. One technique that caught my attention was the compound sentence with elliptical construction. It explained that it would be helpful by not using the same verb twice in one sentence. You use a semicolon to separate the thoughts which would definitely add more definition and variation to my writing. Another technique I read up on was an interrupting modifier between a subject and verb. The example sentence to go along with this really aided me to understanding the modifier. The example sentences had almost a poetic feel to them and really flowed with ease. These reasons led me to have a desire to exercise this technique in my writing. It also demonstrated how I could use the modifier in a full sentence. I think this would come in handy if I had a lot to express in one sentence. Instead of making small choppy sentences or run-on sentences, I can use the modifier to split up the sentence, yet hold it together. The next style of sentence structure I liked was the negative-positive sequence and the positive-negative sequence. The negative-positive sentence models how to use contrast and push emphasis on the positive ending. On the flip side, I could use the positive-negative and stress the negative contrast in the sentence. I think these two styles could be beneficial to me in my comparison-contrast essay or any essay at all. I would love to grow as a writer through experimentation of new sentence types. I need to force myself out of my boring and basic sentence structure comfort zone and use these new sentence styles to create more mature writing.
P6 Jessica Sadler
Before reading the Art of Styling Sentences document, I had no idea there were so many different types of sentences. When I write, I tend to stick with simple sentences. Reading this document can help me add some much needed variety of sentences into my essays. My favorite sentence style would have to be compound. I like compound sentences because combining thoughts into one sentence makes my essays flow more easily. In the Art of Styling Sentences document, I saw the compound sentence plus an elliptical construction. I like the effect this sentence style depicts. I will use this in my essays to polish my compound sentences. I was also intrigued by the deliberate fragments. I had no idea we could use this style in our writing. My teachers told me the “proper” way to write a sentence was to use a subject and a verb and make a complete thought. Because I was taught this, it is hard for me to get used to writing a different style, but I like the dramatic effect fragments leave. I will practice writing sentences more creatively and try to use other styles stated in this document. Alliterative sentences are something I would like to give a shot at. It makes a sentence smooth and easy to listen to. It reminds me of poetry. As stated in the document, it is easy to remember. I want my reader to remember what I wrote, and I want it to stick in their minds. This would be an excellent way to accomplish that. This document offers me many helpful tools to “spice up” my sentences and make my essays higher quality. After reading about all of these different sentence types, I am going to experiment with them and add them into my essays.
6 Wardlow
I was unaware of all the different styles of sentences, that alone intrigues me. I did not know how many different ways and patterns there are for writing sentences. The more I learn in this class the more I find myself truly viewing literature as an art. The first sentence style that stuck out to me was a series without the usual conjunction. This one I found interesting because often times in my own writing I find myself listing off a series and needing to use a conjunction much too often. Using the same words too much makes writing bland and boring I want to spice up my writing by throwing in differing variations of words and sentence structures. I plan to incorporate listing a series without a conjunction into my future essay assignments. Another style I found interesting was dependant clauses in a pair or series. This style really stood out to me because it seems like this style is breaking the rules. In one of the examples the sentence begins with because, in elementary school we were always told to never ever start a sentence with that terrible word, it was practically a sin. Now I see that there is an appropriate way to start sentences with because and I want to give it a try. I will definitely be incorporating this sentence structure into my next essay. Another sentence structure that appeals to me is a bit more subtle, a single modifier out of place for emphasis. This style is intriguing because it is not incredibly difficult however it still makes an impact. To me these sentences seem artsy, deliberately crafted. I will make an effort to use this when it is appropriate, it is not a very extravagant sentence style but it still makes an impact and give emphasis. I never really how many different patterns and styles there are in writing, when writing my next essay I will be sure to keep this helpful document open to help me better compose sentences.
My favorite sentence before reading through The Art of Styling Sentences document was the compound sentence. It was my favorite because I quite honestly did not even know that the other 16 types existed. I also did not understand any other types of sentences. I was only aware of the simple, compound, complex, compound-complex. Looking back at my reading I realize how boring and repetitive my sentences are. I am sure that my attention of my readers would of been hard to keep with this repetitive style. I will have to incorporate the new styles into my writing but my big question is how do you get to the point where you can write in all of those styles without going back and editing them? or is it something you go back and edit afterwards? Now after reading this document I would say the sentence style I like the most is Hypophora. The Hypophora is great way to engage the reader and to keep them focused on the essay. A Hypophora also helps your reader to keep track of where you want them to be thinking while reading. By asking the question you show how you are thinking, they are more likely to emulate then. This style of sentence if used correctly show great maturity as a writer and great awareness of the flow of your essay. Lastly I like this style of sentence because it sounds awesome! Hypophora is just one of those unique English words you never see. But with these new sentence styles (including Hypophora) come great responsibility not to overuse them and make them lose their spunk or power. I am sure I will mess it up quite a few times but that is how I will eventually grab the reins and understand how to use them.
Since starting this class and also reading this document, I have learned that there are more complex ways of composing sentences than just the generic simple and compound sentences that we have learned in the past years. One of my favorite types of sentences that I personally use throughout my writing would be a dependent clause in a pair or series. For me, it is the easiest to write and it typically adds a lot to the writing. Also, I have had to learn how to use this type of sentence to help structure my thesis better in the opening paragraph of my essays. As I read through the list, I realized I did not recognize most of the sentence structures. In fact, I only knew about two different types. The sentence structure that really intrigued me would be the compound sentence with elliptical construction. This particular sentence structure caught my attention because it is a very unique but a very flowing type of sentence. It would look and sound better to not repeat the verb. I hope to learn how to properly use this and also include this in my future essays. Another sentence structure that really caught my eye was the short, simple sentence. I realize that I usually do not have a lot of variety of sentences in my essay and it can be quite boring to read. With the use of short, simple sentences, it can add not only a transition but a dramatic effect.
This document will not only help me become a better writer but it will help add variety to most of my future essays. It is very helpful to have a short summary of what each sentence structure does and where to put it. Even though I do not know how to use most of these sentence structures, I will be able to refer back to this document for future help.
McKenzie Gloege Pd 1
Before taking this class, I had only believe that there were two types of sentences: simple and compound. After presenting the first term tuesday, however; I realized that there were so many more that I was unaware of. Mastering how to use these different types of sentences in my writing will surely better my essays and writing style. Of the list that was given, I found that an introductory series of appositives was the most interesting. Starting a sentence with numerous nouns is a great way to grab the attention of the reader, and certainly add flare to your writing. I wish I would have known about all these different sentence types in writing I have done previous to Composition 1. My perspectives have widened immensely after reading through these other sentence types. Another one I find interesting is the series of balanced pairs. Comparing one thing to another can help a reader better understand what you are saying. We will be using this continuously throughout our comparison-contrast essays to better explain the similarities and differences of the two topics we have chosen to write about. One of the topics I do not understand very well on the list are the dependent clauses in a pair or a series. To me, the sentence sounds awkward and disconnected when using this sentence style. This could also be seen as a good thing. This would make the reader slow down their reading in order to separate all the dependent clauses. These are all fantastic sentence structures to use in your writing. In my comparison-contrast essay, I will take extra time to make sure I have a well thought out variety of sentence types to insure a good essay. As long as the essay still flows together, you could use any type that you want. Using variety makes the essay more interesting to the reader, and also easier to understand.
I never truly new how many different sentence styles there was until this year in this particular class. It is actually quite crazy how many different types there are. To choose a favorite would be most difficult because each type deserves an equal amount of credit. I know that understanding each of these will surely and greatly increase and enhance my skills in writing so it is very important that I completely comprehend all of them. Even though they deserve an equal amount of greater, I was told to choose my favorite. Although, perhaps not my favorite but the one I use the most would most likely be compound. I rather enjoy compound sentences because you are allowed to combine two similar thoughts into one sentence. In the Art of Styling Sentence document, I saw the topic of Compound Sentence with Elliptical Construction. I feel like incorporating this style into my writing will greatly enhance it when I use compound sentences. This style of sentence allows the writer to avoid using the same verb in the second clause. In my lifetime I have always been taught to write a sentence and a verb and then end with a complete thought. Obviously, this makes it a lot more difficult for me to change my writing drastically and exaggerate creativity into my writing by using the different types of styles of sentences. I know that taking this college course this year will help me incorporate all of the different styles of sentences into my writing and enhance my skills in my writing in its entirety. Although I chose compound sentences to be my favorite, like I said previously, they all deserve an equal amount of credit. They are all important in our everyday writing and help enhance our skills.
Honestly, I was so numb to how many ways there are to write a sentence before this class. Knowing what I know now gives me a better perspective on how hard it is to be an author. It must take years to acquire the necessary knowledge to piece together sentences so perfectly. It’s hard to really pick out just one of my favorite sentence types. If I had to choose, it would be the series of balanced pairs. This sentence type is my favorite variety for the simple fact of, it gives your paper a more fluid and different feel. Almost any time I have used two adjectives, I have listed them off in a simple way. By using the balanced pairs, it can give life to your essay because you step outside of the norm. It is a nice change of pace from the regular writing style. I will definitely be looking to use these in my future essays to add that little extra something that an essay needs. Another sentence style that I would like to emulate in the future is the single modifier out of place for emphasis. This sentence style really adds suspense and drama to a single sentence without trying too hard. All you have to do is move the modifier out in front. It is so simple, but it adds a lot to the overall sentence. By using more descriptive words, you can obviously make your whole essay more encompassing. But for a quick and easy way to add that little something, you can use both of these sentence types and suddenly, it is almost as if you are a professional author. Becoming a better writer is what this class is about. I think by using all of the different sentence types, everyone can be a better writer.
In writing sentence structure and sentence length are the most important in writing. Using all the different kinds of sentences will allow whatever you are writing about. I would have to say, I like all types of sentences. If you use the same length of sentences and the same style, your essay would be so boring. Using different types makes the reader think, and having different sentence types will spice up your essay so much.
If I had to chose some of my favorite sentences, I would have to say the dependent clause is one of my favorites. A few reasons it is my favorite is because it can stand alone in a sentence. Another reason this sentence type is my favorite is because of the sentence length. This type of sentence is quite long. It can add quite a bit to your writing if you do it correctly. The dependent clause will help you as a writer achieve page requirements and help simplify what you are writing about.
One of my other favorite sentence types is the same word repetition. This sentence type makes the paper fun to read. If you recite repeated words in a resume. The person who may hire you will read it and notice the description of the lines. Then you will get the job.
The world revolves around sentences. Long ones, short ones, even really short ones. Yann knows how to incorperate all different types to grab a hold of the readers attention and then keep it throughout the entire book. I hope one day my sentences will have the structure like Yann's.
Before beginning this class, I was unaware of how many different types of sentences there are. My sentences used to be boring and repetitive, but this document has helped me a lot in my sentence style. I've always struggled with making my sentences interesting and fresh, but being in this class and reading this document has really opened my eyes to all the types of sentences styles there truly are. One of my favorite styles is the compound sentence with elliptical construction. I like how well this type of sentences flows, yet it is still unique. I believe it also looks better when you do not repeat the verb. Another sentence style that intrigued me was the Anadiplosis sentence. I love how the repetition of words creates emphasis and boldness to my writing. The Anadiplosis uses the pattern AB,BC,CD where the last idea starts the next idea for the following sentence. Another style that also interested me was the series without a usual conjunction. I love how different this type of sentence sounds. The series without a usual conjunction style has a definite rhythm that a conjunction usually breaks up. I hardly see this type of sentence used, but I will definitely incorporate it into my writing more. Another sentence style I enjoy is compound-complex. This type of sentence creates wonderful Imagery. I believe compound-complex sentences are almost dream-like in my mind. Compound-complex follows the 2 independent clauses and one dependent clause formula, which is very appealing to me. Before reading this document I was completely oblivious to all the sentence styles there truly are. This document has helped me tremendously and I will use it as a source for my future writing. I recommend this document to anyone who wants to spice up their sentences and writing. I enjoyed all the sentence styles I read about and will continue to use these in my writing.
As a writer I do not really have a favorite type of sentence style because all of them are so great when used correctly, but if I had to make a choice it would be a compound sentence. It is awesome when a sentence with semicolons just flows so nicely. I really enjoy reading these types of sentences; as well as writing them. Compound sentences with semicolons are great when you want place two closely related ideas in the same sentence and don’t want to use a comma and a conjunction. Before I read the Art of Styling sentences document I did not know so many types of writing styles existed. I only ever knew of the simple types of sentences. All of these types of writing styles are very helpful when one is trying to write an interesting essay. Another one of my favorite writing styles after reading the document linked is an internal series of appositives or modifiers. I enjoy this type of sentence because it explains many things with a lot better look and sound. When you use appositives and modifiers you are using a dramatic interruption in a sentence, it demands some very definite punctuation, either a pair of dashes or parentheses. I have not used this type of sentence style in my writing before but I will have to try and use it because it makes your writing much better.
I feel as if this document will help me with bettering my writing style. It should help in my essays and any other type of writing I have to do. I am going to try and use these as often as possible, but I will have to be careful not to overuse them and make my essays to complex and no good.
I actually have a really hard time depicting different sentences from one another. Although I can tell when one sentence is a different kind than the one next to it, I still cannot help but struggle at naming them. But with that aside, there are many different sentence styles that I like. I think it is good to find ways to incorporate a bunch of different styles into your writing. using different sentence structure makes your writing much more fun and entertaining for the reader. One of the sentence structures that stand out to me most is Antimetabole. To be honest, i had never even heard of this type of sentence until i was reading through the examples. I have never incorporated anything like this into my own writing but I would surely love to find a way to do so. the A B B A pattern in the writing is genius. I think it can really emphasize your statement while also proving a point. If used right I really think that this could be a very strong style of writing. I also really like the alliterative sentence. Although I have known about this one, I have always struggled to find a place for it in my writing. I think that if used correctly, in the right place at the right time, this could be a great way to really grab the reader’s attention and to get them really paying attention and think about what you are saying as a writer. Under that section it also says how you should limit this kind of writing otherwise your essay or paragraph will just become comical. This is a very valid point. When using Alliteration too often your writing could almost become more of a children’s book apposed to a formal writing. Overall it is important to incorporate all different styles of writing to really get readers to notice your different techniques and grab their attention right away.
When writing an essay there are many forms of sentences that can improve it and make it more in depth. Some are simple and have been taught to us from a young age. Others we slowly have learned and are much more complex to use. I think knowing different sentence types can add variation to your writing this can captivate your reader more. As a writer it can also make your essays stronger and more interesting to read. I think this is a helpful skill that we should all know. I think a compound sentence with elliptical construction is an extremely versatile type of sentence. Semicolons and commas can easily be added to increase style throughout your writing. When writing I usually use a lot of commas in order to increase my sentence length but also add more to a simple sentence which can be somewhat boring to usually read. I also enjoy using semicolons to help further my idea when writing. This type of sentence includes a subject, verb, and direct object. The direct object can sometimes be replaced with a pronoun of some type. I think this type of writing can be very helpful to writers that like to use and commas, it also helps you list things within your essay. It is not as complex as others but still can be very specific when using it in an essay. I think it is better to be more precise and to the point then over using words and having run-on sentences. Another reason that a compound sentence with elliptical construction is helpful is it allows you to list multiple things within one sentence. I hope to use this in more of my writing in order to increase the versatility and depth within each sentence. I want to to be able to have many variations and keep my reader captivated.
As someone who does not really admire writing or engage in a whole lot of writing, it is difficult for me to chose what types of sentences I enjoy using the most. If I were to pick, one of my favorite styles of sentences to use would definitely be the figurative sentence, better known as the simile. I do not use this often because I do not tend to write as much, but I really admire this type of sentence because it can emphasize what you are trying to explain to the reader with ease. The simile is also an easy sentence to create; you do not need to be a fantastic writer to be able to use this in your writings. Another reason why I would choose this sentence over the others, is because I feel as though you can have fun with this type of sentence. What I mean by this is you can come up with some crazy similes to make readers really get an image in their mind of what this thing looks like. If you take a sentence like “The dog’s fur was as soft as an angel’s wing” the reader can really understand how soft the dog’s fur must be. Overall this is my number one favorite sentence because it allows the reader to make a mental picture in their head of what your explaining, it emphasizes what the writer is trying to explain, and it is a very easy sentence to create. Another sentence that is closely related to the simile that I love to use is another figurative sentence called the metaphor. This sentence is almost exactly like the simile except with the metaphor you can compare two this without using “like” or “as”. Metaphors are just as enjoyable to use as the simile because they both have the same characteristics with giving the reader a mental picture in their head and also the ease of creating this sentence.
Laycock 2
I never knew there is such an abundance of sentence types! It is truly hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to choose, I would choose type ten. Type ten is where you have an appositive at the end of your sentence that follows a colon. This is my favorite because, unlike the most other sentence structures, it creates such a dramatic pause that the reader is forced to be dragged into what the rest of the sentence has to say. The example on the document that is linked is, "Airport thieves have a common target: unwary travelers." The best part of this sentence structure is how the colon gives it the affect of making it far more dramatic than if you were just to say, "Airport thieves common target are unwary travelers." The colon makes you want to learn more and it makes you pay more attention to what is after the colon, as it is important to the story. Out of all the sentences, I liked this one the best, not only because of the dramatic pauses in it, but also because of the one grammatical symbol most sentences do not have: a colon. Going through this large list of sentences, I realized that most sentences consist of either commas, semicolons, or sometimes even dashes. This sentence is different because not only does it use a colon, it uses the colon like no other sentence can. All of the sentences that use colons in their types of sentences use it for dramatic affect, but not as dramatic as this one. The colon in this type of sentence gives it the taste of flair that most sentences lack. I find most of the sentences in this quite substantial list to be exceedingly important for flawless writing in our essays, but I find that most intriguing sentence is the tenth type, emphatic appositive at the end, after a colon.
When I started the class Composition 1, I had no idea sentences had style. I understood that sentences are be built in different ways using various word choices and arrangements. However I did not know there was an art to styling sentences. After skimming through eleven pages of types of sentences, number six caught my attention. Number six was “an introductory series of appositives.” I chose this as my favorite sentence style because in my own writing, I tend to list things in series--a lot. Also when the class was assigned our first essay about (Wo)manhood, Mr. Christensen had a couple examples essays that used series within them; instead of listing series and jumping directly into the rest of the sentence, a dash was used. I thought the dash made the writing look fancier and well-structured. Reading through example essays that contained sentences with an introductory series of appositives, seemed to flow easier than essays without. The dash(es) gave the eyes a break from sentence and sentence of plain words while adding a sense of wonder to what sentence or phrase followed the dash. An introductory series of appositives can also put a spin on how a normal list is used in a sentence and keep a writer from using the same structure of sentences over and over. For example a writer may use the sentence: Equipment runners need before racing are running shoes, a bib number, and a uniform. To spice up a essay a writer may use an introductory series of appositives; Running shoes, a bib number, and a uniform--are needed equipment for any runner to step up to a starting line to compete. The used of an introductory series of appositives had a fresh twist for all writing within an essay or any other form of writing.
6 - Renae K
My overall favorite style of sentence is definitely the repetition of a key term. These kinds of sentences add emphasis to a sentence. I can easily picture a successful persuasive speaker pounding inspirational and awesome words into the hearts and souls of people everywhere. By repeating a term in an interesting and thought provoking way, you can really change up a regular sentence. I love finding different uses for a single thing, shaking things up and using the individual facets of a single word. Another genre of sentences that I enjoy is writing a series without the usual conjunction. I especially like this because of the way you can use adjectives for this. Adjectives in a sentence, unhindered with the typical conjunction is honestly fun for me. You can truly hammer in your descriptive terms with this style of sentence. However, I tend to find that I, personally, use introductory or concluding participial phrases the most of all. I do this without thought or intention, truly. The number one reason I believe that I do this is because I favor speaking like this as well. Talking with this style of sentences causes me to gravitate more towards writing with them too. There’s not much I can do about it, as long as I do not overuse them in my essays or papers. I do not know how this came to play or when it started, but they are quite easy for me to create so you will probably find them all over my work. The final style of sentence that I enjoy is placing a single modifier out of place to aid and emphasize something. This is helpful for me since I would normally love to just bold or italicize the snot out of a word, but instead I can place the modifier up front to stress on it’s importance. Those four styles of sentences are only a few of the styles that I treasure writing with.
I think all of the styles of sentences are valuable to common writing, but the one I personally enjoy the most are compound sentences. They are my favorite to read and write because they give more than one clause about a topic therefore giving off more information. In a common term, they kill two birds with one stone. Simple sentences are sometimes undervalued. They give very useful starting information and sometimes simplicity is the best way to go. The best writers in the world, such as Yann Martel, use all the different types of sentences that flow in such a way that it seems like they are all the same. In a good way. They can portray ideas, using the sentences, and make it easier for the reader to understand their point. When writers reach the point of Yann Martel they obviously know what kind of sentences they are writing, but it is almost a second thought. It just flows without thinking, like shooting a free throw. Complex sentences are very interesting as well, they give off more ideas and more information, but if not written correctly they can often become confusing and jumbled together. Although not a type of sentence, fragments can be useful. If an inexperienced writer tries to use them in his work, it sounds choppy and does not flow. If a master of writing uses them in certain situations however it sounds like they are full and meant to be there. It is like starting a sentence with "because", not recommended in middle school but if you become a more experienced writer you can polish your skills and open more doors. All the styles of sentences are useful in their right time, this is why it is hard to pick a favorite. It is knowing when and where to use these sentences that makes a writer sound informed and knowledgeable.
Jessa Ziegeldorf
Period 6
Opening up the “Art of Styling Sentences” document I was stunned at all of the various sentence types. I did not recognize that there were that many types. I have not been familiar with a specific type of styling sentence. I would normally type a sentence and not think anything of it. I knew that in sentences you write, it is important to include a noun, verb, or any other needed information to make it sound like an acceptable sentence. After being in Composition 101 I have learned more about some of the sentence types that exist. I personally do not have a favorite sentence type. I believe that all of the sentence types are important for writing. Some sentence types are more formal and put together than others. If you were writing a formal essay or letter, it would be an exceptional idea to use a sentence type that sounds personal and intelligent rather than using a type of sentence that would be used when texting or talking to acquaintances. One of the sentence types that are necessary to understand would have to be the most commonly used. Those types would include a compound sentence, prepositional phrases, subordinate noun clause, and any of the other sentence type. Now that I am able to recognize and use these important sentences in my writing, I will be able to excel by being able to sound mature and intelligent. I believe that it is very necessary to include the key points to making sentences, but if you want to spice it up a bit more, include the information in the “Art of Styling Sentence” document. This document is helpful in determining a type of sentence that fits with the essay you are writing about. Next time I will make sure I go to this document if I ever need to be more educated on what sentence type to use.
Knutson 2
One sentence structure that I like and hope to use more in my writing is the compound sentence with a semicolon and no conjunction. I believe this sentence style is important to know and is an extremely useful sentence structure. This sentence structure allows a writer to combine two sentences into one and not have to have two completely different sentences. This sentence structure also allows the writer to not have to use a comma, a punctuation mark that is quite overused by writers. By using a semicolon instead of a comma the writing becomes and look more elegant than it would if only commas were used. The compound sentence with a semicolon and no conjunction has plenty of variations in which it can be used and/or phrased. These variations in turn then allocate the writer to create a writing that is more extravagant.
Another sentence structure that I like and find interesting is the hypophora. The hypophora sentence structure is not a rhetorical question. but rather is a question the writer thinks of and includes in the writing intending to answer the question later. By using a hypophora the writer can answer a question that the reader may be thinking. By expecting a reader's question and answering it within your writing, makes for a strong essay that can not be questioned.
The internal series of appositives or modifiers is also a sentence structure that I like and hope to try to incorporate into my essays. This sentence structure allows the writer to describe something and not have to start an entirely new sentence just to do so. This sentence structure also uses techniques such as dashes and parentheses, which make the writing look more sophisticated since the normal, boring commas that many use are not being used here.
My favorite type of sentence to write with would be the interrupting modifier between a subject and verb. These sentences are versatile in the fact that within the sentence, the writer can add more information with a soft, dull emphasis or a sharper, louder emphasis. An interrupting modifier literally interrupts a sentence between the subject and verb. For example, a modifier can be a single word, quote, or phrase. It can provide additional information to a sentence, therefore giving it more detail. Modifiers can be separated from a sentence using commas, dashes, and parentheses. If the modifier describes the subject or the verb it would be more than likely separated by commas, such as this example. Eggs and peanuts, popular foods, can contain lots of protein. In this case the modifier describes the eggs and peanuts. Here is another example sentence that utilizes the commas: Nintendo was founded in 1886, originally making playing cards, but did not start to make games until the late 70’s. Secondly, dashes are used in a slightly different case. They do not provide--the modifier--as much emphasis as the comma does. They do provide and emphasize additional information that the reader may be interested in possibly knowing. This time around, it does not really describe the subject and verb, but rather is more like an extra phrase such as this example. I like doughnuts--especially Krispie Kreme--more than chocolate. Here is another example. Sally realized she had forgotten the milk at the grocery store--even the baby--when she was on her way home. Lastly, are the lovely parentheses. They are different than the commas and the dashes in a way that they are used when the modifier serves only as extra information to the reader. Here is one example: Carl likes to watch TV when he gets home (especially soap operas) before he cooks supper. This is one more sentence that incorporates the use of parentheses. The mints charles was sucking on (Altoids) were so fresh that he started to sneeze.
Reading paragraph after paragraph of the same type of sentences is extremely boring, can become particularly boring to read, and almost impossible to enjoy. Variation and well executed sentences are essential in composing anything from essays to novels. Finding different ways to create sentences is vital to growth in a learning writer. The resource of ‘The Art of Styling Sentences’ document is a very useful tool in order to find many different and unexpected sentence structures. After reading the document, I found many different formulas to create new and exciting sentences that I plan on using in my future compositions.
My favorite type of sentence is the introductory series of appositives. A list like this invoke the reader and make them wonder what the writer could be discussing with a list. These lists can be a very good indication of what the whole work or a simple or paragraph will contain and discuss. An example of this type of sentence is: Writing, editing, and rewriting-the steps to create a great essay.
Another great style of sentence is the dependent clauses in a pair or a series. These sentences created slight repetition that is a good change up in writing. This type of sentence is difficult make natural and part of regular speech, but if it can be accomplished it will make the composition much better. This type of sentence can be a very great way to formulate a thesis statement or to make a specific emphasis in a writing. Since this sentence seems to break many grammar rules, it seems very impossible to create. In reality, this type of sentence makes the reader reread the sentence because of its obscurity and thus makes them understand it more. An example of this sentence is: Although writing this type of sentence is difficult, although it may seem impossible, it will make a paragraph much more interesting.
After reading through the large amount of sentence types that exist, I have decided that the antimetabole is most likely my favorite sentence type. Though there are numerous types of other sentences. I love how changing the words forward to backward, presented as ABBA, can change the meaning of the sentence, yet have such a similar meaning. It is incredible to think that you could change the meaning so much but keep it extremely similar by flip-flopping the words. Almost anything could be used as an example to show this type of sentence. Talking about video games and a TV could go hand-in-hand by saying the sentence one way, then the other. For example, the video games are played on the TV, the TV plays the video games. It is fascinating to me to know that I have the power to change the sentence like that. I enjoy learning of all the types of sentences that I never knew even existed. I also had no idea that each sentence had a name to go with them in order to classify them. It completely blows my mind knowing how much thought really goes behind writers when they compose essays or novels. There are a vast number of ideas and thoughts to have and to be thinking about when it comes to writing. Knowing all the sentences would allow the reader to comprehend what the author is trying to get across by reading about the topic in many different forms. All the information in the google docs sheet "The Art of Styling Sentences" is extremely useful to many types of people and I know it can teach even the most close-minded people about the depth of writing. This document of sentence types will e useful to me for the entirety of this class and maybe further into the future.
The interrupting modifier between a subject and a verb would have to be the style of writing I am most fond of. This is because of the fact that when writing about a certain topic and you have a good sentence you write you want to add more to it a parenthesis would help you for that. The parenthesis is more likely the least demanding interrupter. It seems to just act as an add on or an extra side comment to the sentence that is applied. For example when you say the day of our wedding (June 5, 2012) was one of the most extravagant day of my life. It is just the writing letting the viewer know what day it was but it was not necessary to include it. The parenthesis a quiet implication. The date in my previous example is not substantial enough to be placed in dashes. Dashes can also be used like parentheses and enclose whole sentences. I like to cheer--especially stunting-- at football games more than basketball games. The dashes are emphasized that I like stunting the most in cheer and that is it my favorite thing to do. You are letting the comment between the dashes be known unlike just noting it when using parenthesis. When using the commas it does not actually interrupt the sentence. They are mostly know for when using appositives. For example, Cats, which our peaceful, are my favorite animal. The “which our peaceful” part could indeed be left out but it is stating an opinion or statement. The reason why this style of writing intrigues me so much is because it I feel like it is style that is used most often. You have opinions and side comments that you want to hint at so you use parentheses. On the other hand you have some type of remark that you want to the reader to focus on and really take into consideration so you use dashes.
Alli Holm
Period 7
Before I took the class Composition 101, I was unaware of the vast amounts of the different sentence types. Whenever I wrote essays or sentences in previous classes, I never paid attention to what kind of sentences I wrote. Ever since the first Term Tuesday, I learned that the basic types of sentences are Simple, Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex. As I opened the document “The Art of Styling Sentences,” I was completely shocked at the immense amount of material I was reading. The sentences go a lot more in depth than just a simple “Compound” sentence. Most people think that a compound sentence is just simply two independent clauses connected by a conjunction, which it is. However, it goes more in depth than that. You can use semicolons without a conjunction, or also use the compound sentence as the sentence with an elliptical construction. I never knew there was multiple forms of a compound sentence, or of all the other sentence types, until I read this document. Since there is is a multitude of sentence types, it is hard to pick my favorite. Although, number eleven captivates my interest. This type is described as “The interrupting element can be a single word, a pair of adjectives or adverbs, or a phrase. Punctuation—commas, dashes, or parentheses—determines how strong an interruption you want.” This is my favorite because I love when the sentence explains more about a specific topic! An example of this specific type listed on the document would be, “Sea turtles--an endangered species-- is protected within the environment.” I like this sentence type the most because in this specific example, it explains why sea turtles are protected. I enjoy how it explains the sentence because I always want to know the background and reasoning behind sentences and stories. As I scroll throughout this document, I realized what a vast amount of information I have learned and still need to learn throughout the semester. I will definitely use “The Art of Styling Sentences” for my convenience to further expand my work as a writer.
Arika Jacobson 6
After reading through the different types of sentences, I can not say I have a favorite. They are all very appealing and different from one another. Finding different ways to write your sentences and make your paragraphs flow is essential and can make the writing more interesting for the reader. Different writing styles are crucial to become a better writer. Although I do not have a favorite one that stuck out to me was The Antimetabole, where two elements of a sentence are presented and then reversed(AB BA). This stuck out to me because I find it really intriguing that you can be saying the same thing with flip-flopped words but keep the meaning of the sentence so similar. In some ways I feel like this type of sentence leads to more impact on the reader. It makes it more dramatic. They keep you thinking. A stellar example of this type of sentence is a quote from George Orwell, "But if thought corrupts language, language can also corrupt thought." There are so many examples for this type of sentence. You could simply talk about a movie being played on a screen. For example, the movie plays on the screen, while the screen plays the movie. It fascinates me that you are capable of changing the sentence like that. There are so many different types of sentences that I never knew of. I always thought it was just the basic simple, complex, compound-complex, or fragment. I had no idea there was such a variety of sentences to chose from. It fascinates me that they all have their own classifications and names. I enjoy learning about all the different types and have a new appreciation for authors and journalist. They have to put so much thought into their work to try to keep the readers interested and not make their book or article repetitive. Every sentence you use can effect the reader and either hook them in or lead them away.
Peltier 1
I never knew there were so many sentence styles. I recently have learned about more sentence styles from the term Tuesdays that we do in task. The term Tuesdays have opened me up to many different styles that I never really knew were a thing. Also One of my favorite things that some people do in there sentences is adding the short questions. When they add these questions I feel more connected to the topic because I am then thinking about the answer to the questions which gives the subject I am reading about more of a personal feeling or connection. Personally I do not use this type of styling frequently. After clicking the link and seeing all of the different kinds of sentence styles I realize that I do not use much of a variation when it comes to my writing and it also made me aware of all the different types of sentences I did not even know were a thing. Another sentence style that I really enjoy seeing in the internal series of appositives or modifiers. I particularly enjoy the appositives for the reason that they add information in a dramatic way that can not be omitted like they would be if they were placed in parenthesis. I think that it is very important to use appositives and short questions in your writing. Using these style sentences can add more variation and make it more interesting to the reader. I am guilty to not using many different styles in my writing. I seem to always stick to the common simple, compound, and fragment sentences. After learning about all of these different sentences I want to try to vary what kind of sentences I use so that my writing appeals to more people and is more entertaining to read. In order to achieve this I need to challenge myself more by educating myself on more different style of sentences and fitting them into my essays.
Thelen 6
Analyzing the options, I have come to the conclusion that I simply can not choose a favorite. Having a wide variety, it is important to use multiple types to advance one’s paper. Number 14 is the most populous in my writing. I find ease starting a paragraph with a prepositional phrase. Using prepositional phrases to start a sentence brings depth to my work. There is an enormous selections of prepositional phrases that allows the creation of these types of sentences effortless. Along with prepositional phrases, the short, simple sentence is another contender. Number 19, gives the effect of relief to one’s paper. I try to include these often, but not as regularly as I would prefer. I enjoy them for the simplicity they bring. Simple sentences are the foundation to literacy. Depending on one’s audiences, one might need to create work that is simple and easy for the audience to read. Simple sentences allow that. If I had to decide which sentence style I prefer, I would not be able to choose between starting a sentence with prepositional phrase or simple sentences. Glancing through the sentence styles, N 15 caught my eye. The antimetabole caught my interest with the idea of the sentence set up. The quote, given as an example, had me thinking. It held my curiosity as to what the sentence means. It made me think through it and hold onto the sentence longer than others. I do not have antimetaboles in my work. I wish to change that. I am going to use antimetaboles to hold my audience’s interest. Another option that caught my eye was R 1 under N 37. Putting infinitive phrases at the beginning of the sentence spices up one’s essay. Similar to the antimetabole, I do not include infinitive phrases in my writing. I am going to change this too. It will be effortless to create sentences with infinitives. The only difficulty of including infinitives is choosing between the numerous infinitives. Using different styles of sentences will keep one’s audience's attention, and help with one’s writing. In the future I will have my writing contain the many of the types of different sentence styles to help my writing.
Hoffman 6
Before this class I had no idea about how many types of sentences there truly are. Just before this class I believe I was one of many who was aware of the normal sentences: simple, compound, fragment, complex,... etc. Now, after looking over the following link with the numerous types of sentence types and structures I am aware that there are quite an abundance of sentence styles. The types of sentences that I use most of the time would have to be compound. I tend to have compound sentences quite often and tend to have longer sentences most of the times as well. Along with this, after reading some of Yann Martel's sentences, I can now see why he has quite amazing sentences. I do enjoy this document a lot though because it not only shows 40+ types of sentences but it also gives examples of each type of sentence. Along with that, explanations and the sentence structure is also listed; such as compound sentence: semicolon, no conjunction is S + V; connector, S + V. I enjoy this and see an extremely helpful tool that has been given to us. Trying to have more variation in our writing makes composing essays a lot more interesting and fun to write. In this document there are a large number of sentence types that I have never heard of before either! Hypophora and Procatalepsis both were quite new sentences to me. Not only because I have never heard of them but it is also a type of sentence I have seen before, just could not put a label onto that sentence like I could with more frequently used sentences. Overall, I have learned a lot just by even skimming through some of these sentences types. Of course I am not a master by any means with sentences but I feel as though I have learned something with new with sentences and their structures.
There is a seemingly endless assortment of sentences that are able to be used in everyday writing, making this task a challenge. Figurative sentences using metaphors are perhaps my favorite of all types of sentences; they help relate the subject of the sentence to something that the reader can understand. If I had to choose which was better; a simile, using like or as; or metaphor, using words like ‘are’, I would choose simile.
Similes are my favorite type of figurative language, because with similes, the author becomes an artist that paints a picture in your mind. Not only this, but properly made similes can also put powerful thoughts into the hearts and minds of its audience. What the simile can do can vary greatly depending on the crowd and the circumstance, with responses ranging anywhere from making someone’s day to starting rebellions.
The Art of Styling Sentences article is like a gateway that can lead me into a haven for novice writer like myself. Not only has the article helped me learn about the importance of my favorite piece of figurative language, but it has aided me on my path of understanding my second favorite part of a sentence: appositives. Appositives are used to rename the subject or explain it in further detail. I also appreciate appositives because they are versatile, and are capable of both making a sentence more informational and entertaining. Before I read this, I had no idea that one could use different types of punctuation marks to show the importance of an appositive, but now I have been enlightened by what the reading says to be true. The three punctuation marks used to interrupt sentences (parenthesis, dashes and commas) will hopefully help me make my papers more diverse and interesting to my audience.
The Art of styling Sentences will become an important tool for me as I continue to write both in this class and in college. I hope that this reading will make me into a better writer.
First off one of the sentence types that I tend to use quite often would be the “compound sentence: semicolon, no conjunction”. This type of sentence is a great way to get a reader’s attention. Having the semicolon in the middle of the sentence causes the reader to pause and almost causes a sense of curiousness. By having that slight pause in there it also sparks their imagination and forces them to think of what is beyond that semicolon without really knowing it.
Second, “a full sentence as interrupting modifier” is another great type of sentence to spice up your own writing. If there is something that you would like to state in the middle of a sentence then using this method is the way to go. This allows you to sound casual in your writing but at the same time is a formal way to write a sentence.
Thirdly, “paired constructions” are a simple way to make a quite boring essay more powerful and interesting to the reader. They also work incredibly well as introductions or conclusions to any essay, paragraph, conclusion, or thesis statement.
Fourthly, “The short, simple sentence for relief or dramatic effect” is a huge part of writing in novels these days. They create images in the mind of the reader by allowing them to think beyond this simple sentence. Also, by this sentence being so short and compact, it enforces the idea of how powerful and meaningful it truly is.
Lastly, “The antithesis” is probably one of the most compelling parts of the english language. This sentence type really causes the reader to go more in depth with their reading. For instance, “the best student makes the worst teacher” would cause the reader to think back to times when they were in school or think of the classes that they presently are in. They almost cause something to click in the minds of the readers and cause other things to make sense.
Nelson 6
Before exploring “The Art of Styling Sentences” document I was unaware of the plethora of different sentence types I could use in my essays. I also did not know that there were sentences that could make any essay stronger and more interesting. I can safely say I have never purposely incorporated one into my writings. Even though I have not put some of the more complex sentences in my own writing, I do realize how often I run into them when reading novels and other manuscripts. With some studying, I believe can become more confident in styling my own sentences as well as be able to label them when present. My favorite sentence types are the short, simple sentence for relief or dramatic effect. These are my favorite because of the suspense added while still providing information. I also like how these short, brief sentences can add so much to the story with so little words. I feel that adding these would be a challenge if your knowledge on them is minimal or else the paragraph containing these pauses may sound choppy and not flow well. Another new favorite of mine is the procatalepsis. First, I love the way this sentence style is described in the document: “This is a fancy name for anticipating what the other side in a debate/persuasive writing setting would say and shooting them down.” In general I like debate and using this sentence type to get ahead of the game sounds appealing to me. Another plus to using a procatalepsis is that, for the reader, questions they may have are answered directly and simply. Having readers not left with questions is a sign of a skilled writer. I plan on utilizing this document more in the future to expand my knowledge and skill in styling many different types of sentences.
Dakota Bertelsen 2
As I peruse through The Art of Styling Sentences, my mind is overwhelmed by the variety of sentence types! My prior sentence knowledge was undoubtedly myopic. We, as Brandon Valley students, are extremely privileged to have such an intelligent, knowledgeable, patient teacher such as Mr. Christensen. Before reading this outstanding document, I found myself favoring the Compound Sentence. Flowing smoothly and sounding intelligent were my favorite characteristics of this sentence until I discovered how hackneyed this sentence type is. Not all writers are aware of the never-ending sentence styles, therefore their writing often becomes stale and boring. To intensify one's writing and intrigue a reader, it is critical to vary the sentence styles a person uses. Instead of saying "today we went to the store to buy groceries," a writer could instead say "the exigencies of going to the store--being in dire need of food--we gleaned all of the necessities: milk, fruit, vegetables, and meat." This sentence type is known as a full sentence as interrupting modifier. By writing this sentence, a reader was more interested because it is not simply about the grocery store. But it goes into great detail about what is being purchased and why the person is going to the grocery store.
After thoroughly reading The Art of Styling Sentences, it is very difficult to choose a favorite style simply because they are all quintessential! The style that seemed to catch my eye was the Anadiplosis. This sentence type consists of a pattern (AB, BC, CD) where the the last item in a series begins the next series. A repetition of words will easily catch a reader's attention because it is emphasizing a point. In a sense it is also poetic which always adds interest.
Reading The Art of Styling has made me more confident in the way I will style my sentences in my future essays.
As I read through The Art of Styling Sentences document, I was dumbfounded to see all different types of sentence structures. I was well aware of the common sentence styles such as simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, but I did not realize that there were so many different types of sentence structures. As a writer, I enjoy using the compound sentence style. The reason compound sentences are my absolute favorite is because I am able to pick them out extremely easily when having to classify sentences. I know that compound sentences have two or more independent clauses and no dependent clauses. Then, I look to see if the two independent clauses are joined with a semicolon or a conjunction. I know that if a semicolon is used, conjunctions are out of the picture. You may be asking yourself, how do you know all of the conjunctions? A trick that helps me remember the conjunctions is “FANBOYS.” As taught in middle school, “FANBOYS” is an acronym that stands for the following conjunctions: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. If you did not learn a clever way to learn the conjunctions, you are missing out. I also enjoy applying short questions within my essay. When writing, I believe that asking questions to the reader makes the reader feel acknowledged and makes the reader really focus on the content of the text. Short questions also make the reader stop and think about the situation and try to connect themselves to the situation. Before I started writing essays in Composition, my essays seemed to be boring and bland. My essays consisted of occasional run-on and fragmented sentences. As the years have progressed, my writing has started to get stronger and I am gaining confidence as a writer. After looking at different sentence styles, I will push myself to use and apply these styles into my future essays.
Beck 1
Before I started this class I never thought of how there was so many different types of sentences used in essays and just every day sentences. There is the simple and compound sentences used in everyday life that almost everyone knows about and uses. Then there is the complex and compound-complex. We have learned these through the term Tuesdays that fellow students have taught us in class. I have noticed in my essays that I do not use much variations in my sentences. I tend to use mostly the simple and compound sentences in my essays. I need to start using the other sentences more in my essays and make is a more common occurrence, then my essay will sound like a college student writing.
I want to try using more of the paired constructions in my essays to make them sound more parallel and powerful. Another thing I would like to try using in my essay is a short question for a dramatic effect. I want to make people more interested in my essay and make them want to read deeper into my essay and make them want to read more. I also feel like I can add in more figurative sentences into my essays compare something into my essay and make it sound better. With doing this it will give a better comparison and can make better transitions into another sentence. By doing this I can also better my variations in my sentences and making them sound better.
From this class I hope that throughout this semester I will be able to better each and every essay and be able to use more sentence variations. By doing this I can use what I have learned in this class to better essays in other classes and even classes I take while I am in college.
Different sentence styles help to vary one’s writing. It is so interesting to find that sentences can be created using a type of formula. I am really not a math fanatic, but learning about the ways of constructing different sentences makes writing much easier. Only recently did I discover all of the different ways a sentence could be written. Trying out different sentence styles is like trying on clothes. Every one of them has a different fit. Sometimes I will use a new style, but it won’t sound like my writing. I think one of the most important parts of writing is being true to yourself and not writing a certain way to impress someone. It will make you doubt yourself and second guess what you’re writing. Of course, trying out new things and taking chances is an important and valuable part of writing. One of my favorite sentence styes is the interrupting modifier between the subject and verb. It can turn a boring sentence into something beautiful and descriptive. The sentence style can make the reader pause and ponder what the writer is trying to convey. In a world of drive-thrus and convenience stores almost everything is done for convenience, and this sentence style is a way to make the reader “stop and smell the roses”, if only for a second. I am often guilty of overusing the compound sentence: semicolon, no conjunction. This sentence style is quite convenient. It is so convenient that I tend to use it in almost every other sentence, which makes pausing to consider the different sentence styles I use a necessary task. The short, simple sentence for relief or dramatic effect is yet another sentence style I like to use. This sentence style is simple and classy; it may be short, but it is a perfect example of how bigger is not always better. When reading novels I find that I tend to skip flowery language and elaborate descriptions. Sometimes, these descriptions are painfully beautiful. Other times, they can be monotonous and redundant. This style, like a porcelain doll, is petite and beautiful. It may reflect a doll’s looks, but this sentence style is far from fragile.
One of the sentence styles I like is the compound sentence with elliptical construction. It contains a subject, verb, and direct object (or predicate nominative), then a subject and another direct object (or predicate nominative.) I enjoy this sentence style because it imposes upon the sentence a sense of intelligence. It says to me, “I don’t need to explain myself; you’re intelligent enough to know what I am saying.” I don’t like it when a sentence says the same thing more than once, as if I don’t know what is happening. I also like the sentence style of a series without the usual conjunction. This style creates a list without the usual conjunction, making it flow better. It creates a poetic type of rhythm that seems to roll off of the tongue. It also creates a tone of the situation, making it dramatic. The sentence style can make a sentence seem like the narrator is breathless, devastated, or otherwise preoccupied with what is happening. It sets the tone of a situation well and creates an emotion that would otherwise not be there. The next sentence style that I like is a series of balanced pairs. This sentence style creates a list of items in pairs so as to compare each list to each other, in addition to comparing or contrasting the listed items. It also creates a rhythm, but it is more like a beat rather than a poem like the last sentence style. The style creates balance in pairs but it also creates a mood. It compares several analogies to better understand what the author is trying to say. The last sentence style I like is an introductory series of appositives. This style creates a list of appositives at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a dash, then an explanation of why the subjects of the appositives fit together. I think it creates a good introduction for a paragraph and it also makes a much more interesting sentence.
Before this class started I was extremely nervous about having to learn about more advanced grammar. After opening the art of styling sentences doc, my stress level increased even more. Never would I have thought that there was so many different ways to style a sentence. Going through the first three years of high school I only ever learned the basics. Which is why after going through the doc it is quite hard to pick a favorite type of sentence. However I would say one of my favorites is the use of a question in the writing. Many times when reading through classmates essays I find myself questioning how does this have anything to do with me, or how can I relate? I feel as if the writer in this situation is focused more on their own view on the essay topic. They stray from one of the main purposes of writing an essay, which is for the reader’s interest. By including a question with in one's writing it helps the reader connect and think of the topic on a broader level. Also when adding in questions it stops the essay from going on and on on the same thing. I feel as though a good question can really spice up and essay. This class is teaching me many things I never knew about when it comes to English. Being able to read through and help edit my peers essays, I am able to pick up on more ways to enhance my writing. I find reading their essays makes it easier to comprehend the different types of sentence stylings. Which in return makes writing my own essays and being able to relate them to my readers even easier. When it comes to sentence styling, being able to ask a short and sweet question has always been a good way to go for me.
I never realized there were such countless ways to write sentences! I find several of these sentence styles appealing because I like to mix up my sentences quite often. I do not like to have the same sentences multiple times in a row because then the story starts to get boring and the sentences trite. I have considerable use for this document because it shows me numerous ways to style a sentence. Introductory series of appositives, internal series of appositives, and single appositive -- these sentence styles are definitely on the top of my list. The introductory series of appositives, especially, is one of my favorites. I think it gives the reader some intrigue and mystery as to what the writer is talking about and makes them want to keep reading to find out. Instead of using commas constantly, the internal series of appositives allows variety in writing. I think it gives a dramatic appeal to the writing as well. The single appositive also gives a dramatic appeal and an alternative to commas. The internal series and single appositive can both be set off by either dashes or parenthesis, so it allows you to mix up the writing even more by giving you more options. Another one of my favorite sentence styles is a compound sentence with explanatory statement. I think this sentence style is similar to the introductory series of appositives because it creates some mystery to the sentence as well. The reader has to read the second part of the sentence in order to understand the first part of the sentence. This compels the reader to think a little more about the sentence because they have to put the first part of the sentence and the second part of the sentence together to understand its meaning. This sentence style also allows for one other facet: an alternative to commas.
There are many different sentence styles that one can choose from when writing an essay. In fact, there are over forty sentence styles that could be considered common. Personally, I would have to choose the hypophora. The hypophora is a question asked by the writer or author that he or she actually answers. This is different from rhetorical question because a rhetorical question is a question asked that does not expect an answer to be given. I like the hypophora because I like to use it to make more of a personal connection to the reader, or audience, depending on how you want to call it. I also prefer it over most of the others for the reason that I use it to add a sort of humor that I can portray in an effective way. The hypophora may also be used to disperse or dissolve a sense of fear or anger in a short story, essay, as well as novels. Sometimes the humor I can muster from a hypophora is sufficient enough to make people laugh. Other times, when I need a little variation in a paragraph I would use an absolute construction somewhere in the sentence. I often use these to add a hint of drama to the paragraph. When I use a hypophora and an absolute construction, I am usually quite able to create an incredibly entertaining sentence, and in turn create a masterpiece of a paragraph. The books, short stories, and poems which contain hypophoria are incredibly good at capturing one’s imagination and creating a vivid image. I believe that some children’s books do not contain any hypophora, although I am sure that there are some that do. I do not read often, however I still know that almost every single book ever made contains hypophoria and they all enhance the literature and quality of the writing.
"What is the way to style a sentence, paragraph, or essay?" This is the question I have been asking myself for my high-school experience. I always read through my essays thinking of ways to spice it up a little and now in the palm of thy hands is a fantastic guide/tool. The one sentence style that really stands out to me is the prep phrase in front of the subject or verb. The reason for this is that I find myself using this sentence style in my writing. It is an awesome way to inform people before they even get to know the five W's: who, what, when, where, why. Changing up the order of the way you put a sentence together is a terrific way to keep readers on their toes. Another sentence structure or style I enjoy to use through-out my writing is the intentional fragment. Within moderation I think this can be a great tool. It really makes the reader stop and think about what you just said. This can be used after a question, at the point of exclamation, or even a transition. It definitely puts an emphasis on the previous sentence. Stating that it is an intentional fragment on an academic paper is very important because some readers may not realize the intentional point of it. The last one that I would like to talk about is the series of balanced pairs. This really gets a good rhythm going for a sentence; while making a very compelling point in an essay. It brings various elements from different categories than merges them at the end of the sentence. I would love to keep incorporating and learning about new ways to compose a well written, stylish essay and I think having various stylish sentences may be the way to go.
Mixell 7
At first, the different styles of sentences confused me. That was until I read some of the examples. I had no idea that there were so many different ways to style sentences. I always thought that sentence styling was just one big category. I never knew that you could achieve so many impressive sounding sentences just by changing around some of the words. After having read through the examples, I must say that my most favorite is number three, Compound sentence with explanatory statement. Just reading the examples reminds me of my own writing. Those types of sentences are definitely the types of sentences I gravitate towards while writing stories. Another one I really like is the "Interrupting modifier between subject and verb." I really like the interruptions that occur in the sentence, I feel it gives it more emphasis and helps explain your reasoning to the writer. However, some of these sentences I really do not see myself using in the future. Sentences like the ones suggested in "Compound sentence with elliptical construction" do not appeal to me. I feel as if they have a very odd flow to them and it makes it hard for me to keep on track with the writer. I can certainly say that the books I have read have inspired my writing styles. I like the straightforward, but descriptive types of sentences. I feel as if you get to the point so much faster using sentences like suggested in number three. Some of the more intricate sentence styles intrigue me very much. Number eighteen (Absolute construction anywhere in a sentence) has very nice flow to it. I plan on using these differing sentence styles in my own writing to hopefully make myself a better writer. Even the sentence structures I do not like will most likely be a very solid choice for some sentences in my future writing, so I am not putting them to the back of my mind.
I would proudly proclaim atop a mountain (if asked to) that my favorite sentence style, which I came to the conclusion for by reading list upon list of sentences stylings, would most definitely be inclined to be the ever-prevalent ‘series without a regular conjunction’. It sets itself apart from other, seemingly drab, sentences by creating a definite rhythm whilst taking out or modifying the usual conjunctions (and, but, or, for, nor, so, etc.). This type of sentence intrigues, entangles, captives. It is used, like the previous sentence, by removing conjunctions. It can be used in essays or in blog tasks, or even in everyday life! Like the previous sentence demonstrated, it can also be portrayed using conjunctions such as (but not limited to:) and or but or or or for or nor or so, which adds to sentence length when typing assignments that are required to have a certain word count, or when you want to augment your work, or when trying to add pizzazz to your formal or informal essay. It is necessary to be careful when using this style, as for some sentences it may not work as you had planned, or may be just too much, as it was when listing conjunctions (as I did previously to prove this here point). It should not be used in splendor, but in moderation. After reading this excerpt about this specific type of sentence styling, keep in mind that you have many options to pick from when it comes to styling your sentences; One may be more reasonable to put in a certain place than another, thus this is merely the personal opinion of the writer put into words. You are entitled to your opinion, wrong as it may be, when coming to decide your favorite type of sentence styling.
Ullom 7
After reviewing “The Art of Styling Sentences,” I immediately felt overwhelmed. At times, it seems just putting a simple thought together will be to much. Then to see how many different possibilities exist to put that thought together, it was unreal.
My sister has always written very well. It seems to come very easy to her. However, it has never come easy to me. As I re-read the eleven pages of various sentence styles, one stands out. It is one that I’ve used a lot throughout all my years of writing. It is the prepositional phrase. I’m not really sure why I like it, but maybe it’s because it can sort of “leave you hanging.” Also, it can be very descriptive in those times when great detail is needed.
Getting familiar with the many different styles of sentence writing may be overwhelming, as I’ve already said, but it is also rewarding knowing that I can learn other ways of saying what I am thinking or feeling. Keeping the interest of the reader is the goal of any written word. Helping the reader understand and “feel” what it is I feel in my writing is also very important. Having the appropriate grammar, to make sure I don’t settle for anything less, is also considered a priority. Basically, anything that is well written and can capture the reader’s attention and also captivate their imagination, that is what should be done. Utilizing the different sentence structures, as indicated in the assignment I have been reading, is just the way to do this.
Personally, there is no way I will ever remember every single sentence style that was laid out in “The Art of Styling Sentences.” What I do have, however, is an exceptional resource to use in the future in all of my writing endeavors. This exercise was important for me in helping me understand what a writer can do to capture the attention of the reader and keep that attention, as well as instilling feelings, thoughts and emotion into a laborious work of art. As I continue to pay more attention to my writing style, I have become to enjoy writing more.
6 Peterson
Before this class I was quite clueless to the different types of sentences they was. There is a great deal of sentences and I am grateful to be in this class to help me understand how to use and recognize the different types. What kinds of sentences your writing includes will either make or break your essay. To intrigue your readers, using the technique of different styles of sentences may achieve to get their interest. This will teach me to expand my knowledge in writing. While going through The Art of Styling Sentences document, I was instantly overpowered. My favorite style to read would have to be a series without a usual conjunction. This pattern creates a definite rhythm that the conjunction usually interrupts. Making the items in the series parallel adds to the rhythm. An example is: “As long as the rivers shall run down to the sea, or shadows touch the mountains, or stars gaze in the vault of heaven, so long shall your honor, your name, your praises endure” (Virgil) I am fascinated by the way it flows, and the rhythm adds so much emotion to the sentence. I am not yet a strong enough writer to figure out how to write this structure of a sentence, by the end of this class I hope to achieve that goal. I think that it would add a plethora of attitude to my writing. A type of writing that I include into my writing is Dependent clauses in a pair or in a series. An example of this would be, If I had the time, if I had the money, I would take that trip around the world. I like the structure of this sentence. I also like how it makes the reader wait a little before they know what the writer is trying to get across- it adds anticipation.
Though I struggle to use them correctly I enjoy reading compound sentences with a semicolon and no conjunction. The different ways that writers choose to connect the two related ideas fascinating. As an example in “The Art of Styling Sentences” I find the way the motivation of people was compared wonderful and as I thought about it I enjoyed how versatile this sentence type is, you could use it so many great ways. While I do enjoy using appositives the sentence type that uses an introductory series of appositives gives it an interesting twist. This sentence type piques the interest with the items and later in the sentence explains itself. Sentences that repeat a key term I use and believe drive a point home. You are sort of make to recognize the repetition and follow the sentence closer and discover the reason the writer decided that this one word should be repeated over and over again. I find the repetition of the words have the most impact when they are used within parallel structure. I tend to vary the way I speak and therefore write, so sentences that use a single modifier out of place or just completely inverting the normal pattern are nice to change things up when I wish to change the pattern of my writing. I do savor the times that I can use a short question because I feel that it makes the reader think about their thoughts about the essay or where they stand. I do believe I must give a figurative tip of the hat to the simple sentence. They stick with you, they helped you start writing in elementary school but they haven’t just gone away and we haven’t completely left them behind. Now we use simple sentences wisely to create a large impact.
There are so many diverse types of sentences. They can be styled with different punctuation or phrases that make their meaning and purpose change. Sentence variation is a major part in composition; it can drastically improve writing. If an essay had just simple sentences in it, it would seem rather short and choppy; one person might say. The use of varied sentences may make a person seem smarter as if they had a higher education which most likely, they did. The best kind of sentence is a complex sentence or a compound-complex sentence. Complex sentences are sentences that involve at least one dependent clause or more, and one independent clause. Usually complex sentences start with a dependent clause and are followed by an independent sentence. This sentence structure is called a period sentence. Complex sentences add a nice change in sentence styling compared to the overused simple sentence and sometimes, the compound sentence. They make your writing’s flow seem better; it is not so stagnant. Compound-complex sentences are rarely used in high school writing. Most students do not fully comprehend how to utilize compound-complex sentences; it is not hard to understand why. They involve one or more dependent clauses with at least two independent clauses and they are a challenge to piece together without practice. Some other types of sentence styling may involve using predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives and these are very important in writing as well. Predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives are always used with linking verbs and can help spice up that bland simple sentence of just a subject and an action verb. Appositive phrases are phrases that give a description and can start a sentence or be placed after a noun. They are highly effective when used correctly as they help with describing and can add a nice change to the everyday commas used to describe. Least to say, adding a healthy variation of sentence styles can improve your writing.
Polasky 6
While writing something for any type of class, I do not usually think of the different types of sentences I use. However, after looking at this document, I have become aware of the variety of sentence structures there are and how often I actually use them. Without realizing it, I have used all of these types often and it helps create an interesting piece of work. If I were to use simple sentences throughout an essay, the style would seem very short and it might not flow together very well. The essay or story would become hard to read or maybe even understand after a while. Using them however, does give a break here and there within an essay and helps with the flow of what you might be trying to get across. Using different types of styles can help create a colorful piece of work that might inspire many. I did not get a favorite out of this document only because a little bit of each intrigued me and I realized that using multiple could help enhance an essay. One style that I liked and would like to try to use more of was the Antimetabole. Writing something the same way but backwards could get a certain point across in a way that someone may not have seen the first time. It allows someone to ponder what is being said and possibly look at it in a whole new light. I also realized by reading through this document that I never really use any punctuation outside of a comma here and there. I would like to try to add in some things such as semicolons or hyphens. This adds a little more depth and allows one to add in more information to make the content a little more interesting. Reading through this has inspired me to think about how I could make my essays more elaborate or change things up and try something new to create a story in a different light. Adding a few compound-complex sentences here and there would challenge me but overall help me grow in my writing skills.
Bender 6
In this indepth look at sentence styles and structures, I find myself drawn to the sentences with rhythm. While multiple rhythm sentences in a row can become too repetitive and boring, I enjoy them when I find these gems scattered about in books and essays. The sentences that are series without the usual conjunction are just the type of sentences that I am referring to. And more specifically, I love the use of no commas but rather conjunction between the items in the second half of the examples. The sentence ‘He could see the castle swathed in gloom and fear and death’ has just a enchanting ending rhythm when listing the descriptive adjectives. It not only emphasizes and also gives the importance of the castle. I mix these sentences in my own writing occasionally but not as much as I would like to. I must remember to use them sparingly to emphasize and not over do the catchy rhythm.
Another sentence that I much admire is the emphatic appositive at end, after a colon. I think that the use of colons catches peoples eye compared to the rambling, boring sentences that we find in science text books. I do not use colons often and hope to improve my sentence structures enough to become confident with using these fantastic ways to further explain.
The introductory or concluding participial phrases are another exemplary option for future sentences of mine. These almost seem to be a mini cliffhanger. They start one of the example sentence with a dependent clause saying ‘crisscrossing on the stage,’ and answer what and why in the short independent clause following it stating ‘...the spotlight followed the singer.’ These make the reader keep reading, something key in everyday writing. I hope to use these more often in my essays. The art of styling sentences, while there are 11 overwhelming pages, is very helpful and I will refer to it to help me spice up my future essays and develop as a writer.
The most popular style of sentencing in my writing would have to be dependent clauses in a pair or series. I also frequently use introductory and concluding participial phrases. Along with a single modifier put out of place for emphasis, I would like to limit the attendance of some of these styles in my writing to allow room for others. I often use these types of sentence styles because they are most familiar to me and are easily comprehensible. I can easily incorporate prepositional phrases before the subject and verb too. I occasionally have the ability to add in a short sentence for dramatic effect into my writing but I think with practice I could master it in a much more dynamic way. Something I am very uncomfortable doing is using a deliberate fragment just because it has been drilled into my head that that is wrong to use fragments, so in my head it does not sound like the intelligent way to write an essay. I had never really thought of using an antithesis before but after seeing what it really is I think it could be a very powerful tool in writing strong essays. Although I am very familiar with similes and metaphors I tend to misplace or forget them in my writing. I think I could definitely work on incorporating some common knowledge figurative language into to papers that tend to slip my mind. Even things as simple as infinitives seem to disappear from my mind as write my essays so I am going to try harder to focus on vivid figurative language and diversity of it while writing my papers. I also use appositives to start sentences very graciously. In some cases I included rhetorical questions but to even better by writing I could incorporate a hypophora to answer the question and diversify my writing language.
In all my previous English courses I have taken, I have never had to go into much depth with what kind of structure a certain sentence is. We have touched on the topics of simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences but never really realized what exactly the sentence type was as we were writing it. But now that I am a senior I feel as if I am having extreme difficulty depicting which sentence styles are being used at certain points in my readings. All these independent and dependent clauses seem to be taking a toll on me even though it really is not an overly-pressing subject. After doing some research in "The Art of Styling Sentences:, sentence type, N15, the Antithesis caught my eye and happened to intrigue me the most. It seems like such a simple sentence type but it seems like it can really change the tone in a paper. It caught my eye because the Composition I classes are now working on a comparison-contrast essay and Antithesis's seem to pertain to the essay paper greatly. An Antithesis is a balance of opposites that is used in means to emphasize contrasts. Which presents itself quite a big deal in a Comparison-contrast essay. I guess an Antithesis jumped out at me because it is somewhat crucial to contrast one thing from another often enough to where you get your point across.
I plan on using these so-called Anthesis's in my writings for the remainder of this semester and hopefully it will be beneficial for me and for my readers. I look forward to going into more depth with all these sentence types because as I can see there are is an abundance of them and I can honestly say I do not have the slightest idea what most of them are. Nevertheless, I do not doubt I shall be an extremely brighter individual when I reach the end of this course.
I think all these sentences are all extremely needed in different parts of writing. Nobody can use just one type of these sentences in a single essay it would make the essay dull and very dis-appealing to the reader. Many of these sentences are very useful in their own different way,however, not just any sentence can go where ever it pleases or wherever the reader decides to put it. When the right sentence is placed where it should be it creates a great flow to the writing and make the writer seem more knowledgeable in their writing capabilities. But my favorite sentence styling is Antithesis. Even though i rarely use this in my writing I find it can either make a sentence seem comical, or it can make a strong sentence to use during a pep-speech or even after a loss can make a good sentence. One of the most famous Antithesis sentences was used by the first man to walk on the moon Neil Armstrong. The use of these sentences have been used among some of the best public speakers. If you have one of these sentences in your writing it can make a reader think a little more on your essay and mentally compare or contrast the two things you labeled in your writing. All in all these sentences are used in all forms of writing to make it flow and sound better. All of the sentence structured have there own place is the essay you are writing and will need to be placed accordingly to what you will be talking about in your essay.
While reading through “The Art of Styling Sentences” I was very surprised and amused by all the different types of sentence structures there are. Honestly I did not know such a number of sentence structures could exist. I find it very helpful being able to read through the document and learn about all the different type of sentences I could use in my own essays. As you know Mr.C I could use all the help I can get when writing my essays. I am not a clever or even a good writer. I think a lot of that stems from how I write my different sentences. As I read through my essays I notice there is no structure to them or wow factor that would keep you interested in my essays. There is not a lot of detail or length to my sentences. Reading through all the options on the document it was very hard to choose a sentence structure I liked the most. Nevertheless I found one that really popped out to me and was very interesting. Number 5 on the document is a series of balances pairs was very interesting to learn about. It is a pattern that creates a definite rhythm. In your sentence you take an even number of items and balance them in your sentence in pairs with a conjunction between each pair. This sentence structure is very amusing to me because it adds a lot of depth into your sentences. Adding these details in your sentences makes you think a lot harder while reading it; sensory details that make you feel exactly how the author felt when they were writing it. The way the sentence gets set up makes it feel and sound so organized even with a bunch of terms thrown together. It catches your reader's eye and draws you in the really feel and see what the author's main purpose of the story was. I believe I could benefit immensely by trying to put more sentences structures like a series of balanced pairs into my own essays.
My favorite sentence type which was on the website that was in the link in this blog task was definitely the dependent clauses in a pair, or in a series. There are many different types of sentences and the best ones for me are the ones which have a bit of poetry to them. The series of dependent clauses seems to have that flow and that poetry which I find appealing. The way the sentence uses a sort of parallel structure with the dependent clauses makes it seem much more descriptive. Even when there is the same amount of description, it makes it seem better since it is more condensed. instead of saying it is nicer because of its color, or its shape. it is more interesting to say, because of its color, because of its shape, it’s nicer. that sentence just makes everything more interesting. I also like it since it has a very distinct and different sort of structure to it. many sentences are very similar when I write but if I incorporated this type of sentence it would make it much more interesting. A lot of my writing involves many compound sentences since I like to just let my thought flow, but if I slowed down and put my thoughts into more succinct and thought provoking sentences such as this, it would make my essay that much more entertaining and informative. It is also superior to many other sentences since it is not too long and difficult to read or understand. There are some sentences, like a compound-complex, which are very long and difficult to read and to understand fully. These sentences can often be multiple thoughts in one sentence. However, the dependent clauses in a pair or series are always talking about the same thing, making it much easier to understand.
I do not have a specifically favorite sentence style; instead I think it is not only beneficial, but almost required that you use as many as you can (if not all) in a large written work in order to guarantee easier readability and a flowing sensation throughout your essay. If you were to restrict yourself to only a few sentence styles, it's almost guaranteed that your composition would not be appealing to anyone; no one wants to read a work that looks like it was written by a child and they may get either frustrated, bored, or both. That said, normally I do not even think about the sentence types I utilize in my writings; I just try to write in a way that I feel is easier to read and will attract my audience's attention. When I look at the document, I notice some sentence types actually surprise me. For example, number 20: the deliberate fragment, or 19: the short, simple sentence for relief or dramatic effect. I wasn't aware this sort of sentence was even grammatically correct. Of course, I had witnessed them in books, but I assumed it was the writer using creative freedom. I am fond of this style because it makes the writing appear more casual. Incorporating conversational terms like that seems like a more realistic approach to an essay. It is how we speak, so maybe the way we talk to each other should be more like the way we write. Another sentence type I like was number 15: the antithesis. I think antitheses are a unique way to spice up your writings. I know I have used antitheses and some of these other sentence types, but I never did know they had names, and I learned of a lot of other styles. This document will serve as a very valuable tool when I need to spruce up my compositions.
Opening this document, I was a bit overwhelmed. I did not know that there were so many sentence types, it is interesting. English grammar is so complex and there is much more I want to know about it. I like writing, so I love learning about how to spice up stories or essays. One of the sentences that really popped out to me, was the compound sentence with explanatory statement. It intrigues me, because it leads you in, and it just stops, but gets right to the point. I want to try to put more of those types of sentences in my stories. Another type of sentence that caught my attention was the repetition of a key word. This type of sentence is helpful, because it really puts an emphasis on the key word that you are using. It sounds more like a poem or rhyhme, rather than a sentence.
I also liked the absolute construction; it makes the story more interesting. I tend to do long sentences, that are the same and boring. Using a small sentence like the absolute construction will be really helpful in writing my essays. This document is a great tool that will help me for my future writing. My favorite thing to do is write, so I can use this as a reference when I’m stumped and need to spice up my story/essay a bit. I do not quite understand all of the types of sentences, because I lack in grammar knowledge. But, as I progress further in grammar, all of these sentences will not be an incredible fiet to master, as is feels right now. The Antimetabole is a new type I have never known about, and it is pretty cool. It sounds nice in my head when I read it, and it is a bit dramatic, so it will add to any story/essay.
The power of using various sentence structures can make any essay professional and enjoyable to read. My favorite sentence structures are compounds with semicolons and introductory or concluding participial phrases. Compounds with semicolons are composed by connecting two independent clauses by a semicolon. These interest me because if they are used right, they can break away from the normal compound sentence and allow for diversity. This diversity will help the flow of any essay. Each independent clause is equally valued; one is not more important than the other. In doing this, you essentially grab the attention of your audience by making them pause and read each sentence carefully. Reading it slow and methodical will allow for a better understanding of the special relationship the independent clauses share. Semicolons are hard to use and have a reputation of being misused. A semicolon used correctly can show professionalism; it makes the reader more engaged and can allow for higher respect from your recipient. Introductory or concluding participial phrases appeal to my writing style. Participles are the first words in a participial phrase and they end in –ing or –ed. Participial phrases include the participle and its modifiers. Located within a piece of writing, these phrases can help to switch the flow of the reading. I struggle with finding new ways to start sentences. One way that has helped me is using this sentence structure. People must be careful, however, because if it is used too much, the essay will have no flow. Following this sentence structure, I have made my essays and writing exponentially better. Suspense is grown when you use this sentence structure. By putting the subject and verb towards the end of the sentence, you can us the beginning to excite readers for what is about to happen. Knowledge of different sentence structures has made me a better writer.
A good writer will use a variety of different sentence styles, and avoid using the same one over and over again. This is something I struggle with myself; however, there are ways to improve upon this. One of the sentence structures I find most useful is the first one listed- compound sentence: semicolon, no conjunction. This allows you to improve your sentences by fixing what often a run-on sentence becomes. This also adds variation to your sentences by allowing you to make longer sentences shorter, thus saving extra and unnecessary words. The next sentence structure I found useful was the 5th one listed being a series of balances pairs. It’s amazing how many people old and young, big and small, short and tall, don’t know how to effectively use these sentences. This adds excitement to your writing by once again changing from the normal structure of a subject plus verb sentence. It also allows you to list a number of variations in your sentence. The next sentence style I found useful is the repetition of a key term. It was incredible how the halls of Harrisburg High School were fraught with terror yesterday afternoon, the same halls that just that morning were filled with jovial laughter. Using this style of a sentence adds more power to your essay. It gives a certain mood to your sentence that you would not be able to get otherwise. Another very useful sentence style is number 16, Paired Constructions. Not only does this add a parallel structure to your sentence, but also adds power. This is an effective sentence style to add to whatever paper or assignment you may be working on if you’re comparing or contrasting anything. The final sentence style I will talk about today is the use of similes. Using a simile in a sentence is like adding jelly to peanut butter toast; it adds personification to your sentence by giving it something extra to make it better.
Rowbotham pd 2
I had no idea how many sentence structures there was. They all seem so comprehensive and important. As I was reading through, I realized how many of them I use when I write. They are all incredibly important, and by using these you can become a great writer. I related to majority of the styles of sentences, but the one that stood out to me as my favorite would have to be “a series without the usual conjunction”. I use this type of sentence when writing my essays quite frequently. It helps tremendously to get my point across, and helps further elaborate my sentence and makes it more lucid. This type of sentence will keep your readers interested and wanting to read more. Another sentence style that will keep your reader interested is “a series of balanced pairs”. This will help vary your length of sentences and can have more vivid details in your writing. The sentence can tend to be longer, and has a good rhythm. You can compare many different nouns in the same sentence and get your point across. Another sentence style that I liked is “emphatic appositive at end, after colon”. This sentence style grabs the reader's attention. Having the appositive at the end of the sentence can really switch things up and keep it interesting. The only sentence leads up to the appositive at the end to further understand the begining. These styles of writing will help a writer give more vivid details and keep the readers interested. Before this class I have been completely oblivious to the variety of sentence styles. With this information and tools, I will learn and hopefully become a better writer in the future. Throughout the rest of this year, and later in college I will use these sentence styles to further improve my writing.
One way to bore and confuse a reader is to use short, choppy sentences. This causes them not to flow well and causes the topic you are writing about to lose some significance. Incorporating different types of sentence styles in your writing will make bring more emphasis on what you are writing about and will make it more enjoyable for readers. Although somewhat overwhelming at first, I learned more than I expected when reading the Art of Styling Sentences Document. It was extremely informative on how to spice up your sentences in numerous ways. I do not particularly have a favorite type of sentence; I trying using a fair amount of each. Although I do not use this type of sentence very often, one I liked was the Figurative Sentence using either a metaphor or simile in it. I like this type because it makes the sentence more visual and draws the reader in more. It allows me to compare two things using like or as or even neither of them.
Another type of sentence I use more frequently would have to be compound sentences. To be honest I did not know there was more than one variation of this type of sentences. Come to find out you can use a compound sentence in three different ways, with elliptical construction, explanatory statement, or a semicolon with no conjunction. The type I use and enjoy the most would be the compound sentence with a semicolon without a conjunction; it is also probably the simplest form to use. Elliptical construction is a bit more complex and doe not seem to be used as often in my age groups writing styles. I like using a semicolon in a compound sentence because it makes the sentence flow a lot smoother then breaking it up. I am looking forward to learning more about the other types of styles the document has to offer. I am definite that it will increase the strength of writings making them more satisfying to read.
Which sentence style is the best? One may have a quite difficult time choosing, some would say almost impossible. But out of the copious amounts of sentence styles there are, one has always seemed to leap out and appeal to my style of writing. The sentence style in which a short, simple sentence is presented for relief or dramatic effect, but more specifically when a short question is asked for dramatic effect. The style of sentence forces the reader to stop and ponder the question that has been asked. It makes a person think instead of monotonously reading every line without really paying attention to what they are actually reading. It can also be a sort of challenging task for the author to use different styles of writing. I like the challenge that this style of sentence presents, where you have to step back from writing something and ask yourself would this be helpful if I interjected it into this portion of the writing. The sentence style adds a kind of freshness to writing instead of the normal compound sentence with an explanatory statement. The latter of the two, I would say, is overused in most writing. Along with many other types of sentences such as, the repetition of a key term and compound sentences with a semicolon and no conjunction. The use of these played out or cliche sentence styles can, in some circumstances, make writing sound somewhat cheesy. So that is why if someone were to use a short question for dramatic effect in their writing, it would show that they are a more experienced writer. When writing you want to be seen as unique or special in some way, using different sentence styles can help you accomplish this goal relatively easily by setting you apart from every other author.
There are a few sentence styles that I like to personally use while writing essays, or just writing in general. Writing with specific sentence styles makes writing much more organized and sophisticated. A few of my favorite sentence styles is called the Compound sentence, Simple sentence and complex sentence. They are all great styles to use while creating sentences for a writing. A common sentence style known as a “Compound” sentence is one of my favorites to use. A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a comma, semicolon or conjunction. An example of a compound sentence would be “She ran quickly, but she still did not catch the escaping puppy”. Another sentence style that I like to use, and is quite simple, is called the simple sentence. A simple sentence is a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb. An example of a simple sentence would be, “Lauren went to the library to study”. The style of a complex sentence includes one independent clause, and at least one dependent clause. The two clauses are typically joined together by a marker word. An example of a complex sentence would be “She went to the party after she did her chores”. These three types of sentence styles are common, but also my favorite. It is not hard to compose one, if not all three of these types of sentences. It helps me bring my essays, assignments, and all writings to a more understood piece. The different style types of sentences is not just for the writer themselves to have a better understanding of the concept, it is also for the reader. An educated reader should be able to recognize the different style types. Recognizing the different style types is in a way, fun and helps you see from a different perspective all the different types of sentences you can write too.
Upon opening the link which contained the numerous examples of sentences, I was overwhelmed. Having taken english courses my entire educational career, I was aghast that I was not familiar with many of the types of sentences that were displayed. However, after reading through the aforementioned document, I decided that my favorite sentence type was a series of balanced pairs because I love order in my life. I feel much more relaxed when I have everything organized and planned out, all of my activities balancing to form one smooth day. To my delight, I found that a series of balanced pairs sentence does just that: balances. I find peace in organization and hate clutter. An organized, balanced sentence is a sure way to soothe me when upset. This sentence contains an even number of items so that when spoken, it creates a sort of verbal rhythm that one finds quite satisfying. I am also a great lover of music, and any piece of music worth listening to must contain a strong sense of rhythm. In a song, rhythm is what draws the listener in. It makes the song easier to follow, so one may find it habitual to lightly tap their foot or clap their hands to the beat. Music also contains pattern just as a sentence containing a series of balanced pairs. Because of the distinguishable pattern in a piece of music, a first-time listener can guess the upcoming note in a stanza after listening for a minute or so. Singing along to a song makes it more enjoyable, and a pattern in the song is needed to do so. A series of balanced pairs is a sentence type that is unique in the sense that the pattern is very obvious and easy to spot. I enjoy this because I do not like things that are hard to find; I would rather them be apparent as it makes my life more efficient.
I do find it interesting to read the types of styles of essays. I ready these sentences daily, not knowing that there was a specific technique used to elicit a certain effect on the reader. It seems that there is a certain type of preference that a professional writer chooses when composing an essay, such as a baseball pitcher may be more comfortable with a fast pitch to a left-hook. I find many of these literary devices clever and artistic in a way.
The Anti Thesis sticks out to me in a very artistic fashion, for a reason that is unknown to me. In the world of music, things that contrast are musically more interesting; playing loud for an entire song would not be very entertaining to listen to, nor a consistently quiet song. In a way, this type of sentence is very musical to me.
An equally pleasing sentence style is repetition of a word in a parallel structure. When I hear this sentence, it seems as if a wonderful narrator is reading it. “And then they came—came to destroy our lands, came to rape the women, and came to destroy our villages.” I actually can hear Morgan Freeman saying something as dark and ominous in his angelic god given voice. Like the anti-thesis, these sentence have an artistic effect that I cannot really describe. There is an element of dram in written words that you might see at a theatre watching a play written by Shakespeare.
I also rather enjoy the simple sentence more than most. The simple sentence can be used to transition into a new topic, and conclude a section with so much dramatic effect. Imagine that Morgan Freeman read the previous sentence, and followed up with “The worst was yet to come.” Readers love that! It would forces them to read more to stratify there hunger for what comes next, and desire for the resolution.
After reading all of these styles of writing, I honestly can say that this opened my eyes to what creative writing really is… an art. It now makes me want to use these more often, to accomplish writing as I would play a piece of music or paint a beautiful painting (if I could paint). I now can read- read the notes off the page, read the colors off the adjectives- and read the heart and soul the author painted onto the pages. I am no longer blind.
There are many types of sentences to chose as my favorite, there can only be one. That type is of course the simple sentence. There are many reasons why the simple sentence is my favorite. The first is that they are the easiest to write. I am not a good writer by any means so a vast majority of my essays and blog tasks (including this one) are made up of simple sentences. I am still unsure at times how other types are made but I do try to include the other types in my writing. Simple sentences are also do not take much thought to write down. They are basically automatic in my writing as well many other people’s writing. If I were to have to write an essay without simple sentences, I would certainly fail it because I takes more than double the thought for me to make a not simple sentence that actually makes sense compared to a plain, boring simple sentence. Just because I do not like not simple sentences does not mean that I am limited solely to them and them alone. Through the many lessons I have learned in this class I can now craft a larger variety of sentences. Among the rest of the types and classifications of sentences I have no favorite. I do not find writing all that exciting so I do not try and find the fanciest way of saying or writing anything. I do this simply because I am not good at writing in any way shape or form. I do however enjoy reading writing that is far more complex than what I could ever hope to write. That kind of masterful writing full of a variety sentences like: lists set off by a colon, the use of dashes to make an aside for the reader, highly descriptive sentences that use vivid prepositional phrases.
Rasmussen 7
I tend to like and use the “Repetition of Key Terms” quite a bit in my essays. I try to make a powerful point in my essays by stating the same word or words multiple times. This seems to help me explain and elaborate on my topic easier. I also believe that repeat the same word or words to help your reader understand and take in the meaning of your essay. “Pairing Contractions” is also one of my favorite things to use; doing that seems to help you blend your subjects together when you cannot think of any better way to do so. Pairing contractions also helps you flow sentences together. Making it easier for you reader to understand, or to read your essay in general. “Short Questions for Dramatic Effect” tends to be a good page starter making the reader wonder and gather their interest before they ever start to read your essay. This also gives you a question to slowly answer in your paper, so you can explain a lot about a question that your reader is questioning. This can also work in the middle of an essay to add a little something to the topic you are writing about. In the middle of the essay if you use these, you will grab the reader’s attention if you think your reader is getting bored with what you are talking about. “The Antithesis” is also one of my favorites just because it can make it easier for the reader to connect with what you are trying to say. For instance if you say, “The best player is the worst teammate”. You would ask, “How does that work?”, and the answer to that is that sometimes the best player might not play well with others not making them a good person to play with.
Oren 2
My favorite style of sentence is the compound sentence with explanatory statement. I personally always feel like a need to explain myself or give examples of some sort, this type of sentence structure allows the to do so while making my essay fancier. The most fun way to utilize this type of sentence is making lists, for example: There are many instruments in the world of percussion: cymbals, marimbas, snare drums, bass drums, xylophones, bells, chimes, gongs, and pianos. That was an example within an example! Is this not exciting?! I am not stingy on my sentence love, there are many more styles that I am a fan of. I also really like a series without the usual conjunction. I LOVE using being able to elaborate on this, especially in a way that not many people use. With this type of sentence you have a series of words at the end of the sentences that further explains the subject. My favorite kind of series is one with the use of adjectives to describe someone or something. Here is an example: The water is cold, numbing, freezing. As stated previously, I enjoy explaining everything, this is just another way for me to explain things while creating an intricate essay. Number three on my list of favorite types of sentences is an introductory series of appositives. Have I mentioned that I am a fan of explaining things? Because I REALLY like explaining stuff. This type of sentence uses a series of words at the beginning of the sentence to somehow describe the subject of the sentence. Here is a quick example: Cold, numbing and freezing--these words have been used to describe the water in the winter. Although I only have three types of sentences listed here, I am enthusiastic about any style of sentence that allows me to better explain anything.
The style of sentence that intrigued me the most was number four, which was a series without the usual conjunction. An example sentence would sound somewhat like this; Since the end of senior year my routines have been strict, rigid, painstakingly demanding. Another example is: Her mind was swarmed with anger and hate and jealously. I love this sentence style for many different reasons. One reason is that it sort of rebels against the rules of grammar. When I write I try to make my sentences sound fluent as if I were talking. However, when I use this method of mine, I tend to make grammar errors. It is good to know there is are sentences like these because they sound casual, fluent and best of all, I know that I can use them and not be grammatically incorrect. Another reason I enjoy this sentence structure is because it can add loads of emphasis and suspense to a writing. One example Mr. Christensen used was--He could see the castle swathed in gloom and fear and death.--When you imagine the castle and its attributes, you feel the suspense and it is almost nerve-racking. Although I actually have not seen sentences like these, I would definitely be willing to read a book by Yann Martel. Reading about some of the different sentence types makes me want to learn more. I think that the way one decides where to place sentences in a paragraph is important, but the sentences themselves prove to be far more important because they have the ability to emotionally affect a reader. Even if a sentence is just plain unusual, it still can have the capacity to be moving. To me, it is important for writing to be both casual and gripping. If I can not read aloud my work in the way I would usually talk, it is hard for me to not sound boring or monotone.
The sentence style that I like the most is the deliberate fragment. This sentence style is not a an example that I can say that I have ever used, but it is one that I would like to use. The way it adds diversity to an essay I absolutely love. You can use it to develop a point by being more concise while also giving the reader a break. This technique is especially useful between longer drawn out sentences usually from Compound or Complex sentences. It is quite useful in order to keep a point brief, but yet it still adds meaning. They can be used to show the harshness or the staccatos of life, making you read the sentences with more pauses, less words, and no verbs leaves the reader with a feeling of sharpness or briefness. It can convey hardships within a character’s life. Conveying rhythm is another option deliberate fragments can give. If you use short parallel sentences, especially in poetry, can help keep the reader more involved and relates a story to a natural place or setting. It opens the door to many possibilities in writing, if used correctly. Another sentence style that I like is the repetition of a key term. This one I actually do use in my writing. This style pleases me because it adds strength to a topic while also stressing the importance of it. I could use it a little more fluently. Right now whenever I choose to use it, it may not have the best flow; in other words I do not think the essay flows completely over. It seems like it makes my essay choppy or as if I am stuttering. I would like to be able to use it effectively to illustrate a point or topic of discussion in my essays.
As a writer before taking Composition 101, I never fully realized how much it took to make good sentences into great paragraphs. I am guilty of writing only what comes to mind instead of formatting and styling into better more enhancing sentences. Now that I look at The Art of Styling Sentences I see how many ways there are to write numerous sentence types. With so many different writing styles to choose from comes with the hard task to choose a favorite. Looking through The Art of Styling Sentences there were a couple that stood out to me that I enjoy to write. I relish the figurative sentences of Similes and Metaphors. I appreciate the way Similes and Metaphors paint a picture in the head of the reader. I have always enjoyed reading. When reading a good book I enjoy the picture that is placed in my head throughout the book. I believe figurative sentences allow a reader to imagine the story the author is trying to tell. I hope to apply this more into my own writing. I am also keen on placing question into my sentences. When placing a question into a sentence you address the readers thoughts on things. The place of a question allows a pause for the reader's thoughts. This may open up the reader's point of view on what you are writing. For example if you are writing an essay about the dangers of smoking near children you can add “Would you smoke next to your own child?” Adding certain questions may change the perspective of the reader. Although I also agree with the thought that to many questions may burden the essay. Too many questions often gets bothersome to readers because of constant pauses for thoughts. I also understand that questions may not fit into certain essays and are best when trying to persuade. Prior to this class I would use very simple, tedious sentence structure. With the use of The Art of Styling Sentence Structure document I have already opened my mind to the vast types of sentence structures I can use to further my writing ability. With the help of this document, I hope to add these forms of Sentences into my own writing and enhance my grade.
While browsing through this large collection of sentences, my eyes widened at the extreme amount of content there was at this page. While I knew that there were plenty of ways to write a sentence, I never imagined there were so many specific and intricate ways to write a simple sentence. When it comes to choosing a favorite, I definitely had to put some thought into it. There are many different types of sentences that strive to accomplish many different things. I had to think, do I want my favorite sentence to be used to describe something more efficiently? Do I want it to contrast two different ideas? It was a hard decision, but I honestly believe that the simple "compound sentence with elliptical construction" is my favorite. While there are many sentences who use complex ideas to achieve their goals, this one succeeds in giving a strong contrast of two ideas, while also being short and to the point. It conveys so much meaning in such few words that I really do appreciate it's existence. For example, there is something so magical in the sentence: Swords puncture flesh; the pen, the mind. the simplicity yet the meaning behind such few words really are impressive. Compared to the other sentences who try so hard to accomplish just as much, this type of sentence is so effective. While I do appreciate all other types of sentences int their own ways, they just seem less effective at conveying such beauty as this specific one. Through all of this however, it truly was a difficult decision. It was similar to choosing my favorite child I feel. But thanks to this document, I feel as though my future sentence use will be much more deep and meaningful, with an emphasis on complexity through simplicity. I look forward to use these fantastic sentences in future writings.
Personally I like all the sentences. Each sentence is structured differently and each one is need in different situations. The first sentence structure helps you so you can get rid of extra stuff and it still sounds smooth when reading it. For me I like number two because I tend to use verbs over and over again. Number three is a nice one because then instead of having two simple sentence you can turn it into just one. Four I am do not completely like because when you read it, it sounds different than normal, but then again maybe that is the point. I like number six a lot because it gives you a different way to introduce a paragraph or could even help with your title. Giving repetition makes the reader better understand what the main points are in the writing, there for makes them understand the whole point of the story. Sentence structure 15 is a better one because it switches up the how it usually it is, instead of putting the subject and verb first you put them at the end. I will definitely have to use this one. Each and every one of these sentences will help me add styling structure to my writings and help me not sound like a young writer. Adding different styles will help keep the reader interested in what I am saying. I am going to start looking at these wonderful styles while I am writing essays or even the rest of my blogs to help me come across better and to keep my readers entertained and interested.
Compound sentences with elliptical construction are appealing to me. Ethan Brown used one that I saw during his symposium in class and it was unique. I will try to use one in my essay because it is a welcome change from the common sentence structures. Using this sentence shows that the writer knows what they are doing, and can use creative structuring to emphasize points and illustrate and elaborate with their words. The Art of Styling Sentences document is a buffet; compound sentences with elliptical structure, the dessert.
I have already used a series of balanced pairs sentence in one of my essays thus far, and I think that is neat that I am using some of these sentence types on my own, without the aid of this document.
The use of parentheses and dashes have been glossed over in my English education up until this year, so I am impressed whenever I see dashes or parentheses used in writing correctly, such as in an introductory series of appositives or an internal series of appositives. This bewilderment when it comes to using these two literary tools is something that I will have to overcome and I will need to learn to use these exceptionally to become a better writer. I think that I use appositives appropriately in my writing, I will just have to adapt and use dashes instead of the commas to make my sentences stand out. I am sure that others are impressed with the use of dashes much like I am.
To improve my writing further I should increase the amount that I use short, simple sentences for dramatic effect. I tend to longer sentences in my writing and I feel like these short sentences would cut the monotony of long sentences and stand out to show emphasis. Indeed they would.
Klumpp pd 2
I certainly never realized the large mass of sentence types, it was hard for me to chose my favorite but i enjoyed the ones that made lists or used the acronym fanboys. Personally, I think they added the most excitement and variety to the sentence.But nevertheless they are all very appealing and should all be used in my writing. Learning, memorizing and finally using these sentence types in my essays will make them more enticing to read and create more of my own writing style. I also really appreciate sentences with a colon, I like how they add almost a dramatic touch to writing with the pause the colon adds. As I stated earlier the sentences that make a list draw me in, such as in compound sentences and now i will be able to properly use this sentence type in my essays to increase my writing ability which i was not able to do before. Using these types of sentences will take time and obviously effort but it will greatly help my writing ability and I plan to use a lot of them in my future essays. I also enjoyed the use of balanced pairs, this will bring life to my writing and I also relish the rhyme factor that comes out when using balanced pairs. It is also a great way to get a plethora of adjectives into your writing and make essays overall more inviting. With that being said I can’t wait to use all of the sentences even though it may be slightly daunting, in the end it will be worth it even if it takes extra work to do so.
My knowledge of sentence types just increased greatly. Before I read The Art of Styling Sentences I had no clue of how many different styles of sentences there are in the English language. After reading this document I could not believe the amount of different possible ways to structure a sentence. Personally it is hard to choose a favorite. If need be however I believe any structure in which it involves an introductory phrase is one that I would choose. In my opinion a sentence is much greater when it involves a well thought out introductory phrase. For example you can use an introductory series of appositives. This is when you use a series of nouns to rename other nouns in a sentence. An example of this is as follows. Football, baseball, and basketball--these sports are American favorites. It is much better than saying: Sports like football, baseball, and basketball are American favorites. Another great introductory phrase is when you use a participial phrase to start a sentence. Waving in the wind, the flag hung outside. This specific phrase adds a new level of description to the sentence. I also greatly enjoy using paired constructions. Using correlative conjunctions to create sentences can show great knowledge into sentence structuring. An example of this sentence is as follows. The more I read The Art of Styling Sentences, the more I learned. Another method of sentence structure I enjoy is the object or complement before subject and verb. One of the reasons i enjoy it is because it reminds me how Yoda in talks. Yoda talks in a weird order sometimes with no real order to his words. Although it is not as exactly how he talks, it reminds me of how he talks. An example of this is: some people I do not like. All of these sentence structures play a pivotal role in creating a masterpiece to be proud of. I will use the Art of Styling Sentences document often as I sculpt my essays into descriptive works of art.
6 Paauw
While searching through the vast list of sentence styles, I realized the true spectrum in which one could compose. The styles each person has at their disposal leads to many diverse writings. The meaning of a piece of writing can be completely altered simply by changing their sentence structure. The words may be the same, but by using varying styles of sentences and punctuation, the whole mood, or even the basic meaning will be altered.
I can not conclusively choose a single favorite sentence because the list is so vast and emcompasses so many good qualities, but one of the styles I enjoy is number seven. Number seven is an internal series of appositives or modifiers. Seven A is also a powerful sentence style. The only difference between the two is that in seven A has one appositive or a single pair. These two styles of sentences, I believe, provide useful adjectives and information about an object or a person. These styles, though relatively easy to compose, can be very powerful or just add humor or needed information. This style can condense papers; eliminating frivolous, unneeded extra repeated wordings. An example of this would be “The club volleyball teams-Kairos, Pentagon, and Southwest-are in the final championship”. This sentence packs in a lot of information into a small number of words. “Kairos, Pentagon, and Southwest are the club volleyball teams in the final championship”, could also be said, but it does not provide for a unique, interesting sentence and can also get wordy. Seven A sentence style is also very useful for saying small bits of information at a time. Some great examples of this style include: “Karyn (a wonderful volleyball player) has a game tomorrow.” or “Renae (the animal lover) is watching five animals this weekend”. Some of these appositives could be excluded but it would take away from the full description of the person. This style allows for the audience to connect on a deeper level to the person or object being described. They no longer are just an entity; They have characteristics and qualities that are unique to them.
Throughout this year I hope to not only use more of this style, but also of the other sentence structures in my papers.
Of course all types of sentence stylings are important, we would not have intelligent writing if the different styles did not exist. They all play their own specific role in brilliant writing. Without them the task of writing would become tedious, our opinion and thoughts would be uninteresting (if you were even able to present them), the written language would perish and dwindle down into nothingness.
It is difficult to say that I, or anyone in general, have one sentence style that they prefer over all of the others. There may be a handful of them that stand out to an individual, but I do not believe that one can have a favorite. Or they may have one, but they do not realize that it is the structure itself that is appealing to them. They simply enjoy the words that were placed into the formation. Among the many different types of sentence stylings, there are a few that do stand out to me. One of these is the Antithesis, the oxymoron of sentences. It might be the showing of the vast differences of two common terms in the closeness of one sentence, but the antithesis seems almost dramatic to me. Showing the two extremes of a spectrum to get one’s point across grabs my attention for some unknown reason, almost demanding one to realize the importance of the situation.
My other “favorite” would have to be the repetition of a key term. This is a kind of structure I like to use in my more dramatic writing. The usage of this format, when handled with care, can be quite enticing. Like an antithesis, the repetition of a key term demands the reader’s mind and calls attention to the sentence. But it also adds a certain sense of mysteriousness to the writing, sets an ominous mood almost. The eeriness it creates is more than likely what pulls me towards it.
My favorite sentence style is the single modifier out of place for emphasis. This style allows the writer to set a mood for the sentence by using this modifier. A sentence like this is ideal for getting the reader's attention and making the writing more interesting. Though this is my favorite sentence style, one type of style is not enough to make the readers interested, so multiple sentence styles need to be used. I would personally use the single modifier out of place for emphasis as the beginning sentence in a paragraph in order to create the mood for the whole paragraph. Then I would use a sentence like the sentence with balance pairs to declare the subject of the paragraph to organize the ideas in the paragraph. I would also use some short simple sentences occasionally to add a nice effect to break up the long descriptive sentences in the paragraph. An intended fragment would be a nice way to add emphasis to one subject in the writing, or a question to create an emphasis of the subject. I feel that this combination of sentences would be my favorite combination of sentences for using in my writing.
I find it amazing that there are so many different sentence styles, many of which I have never used before but intend to in the future. There are many elaborate styles like the balanced pairs or the compound structure with elliptical construction, but there are many short ones that caught my attention, such as intended fragments. Fragments are not sentences so it surprises me that it is allowed in as a proper way of writing. This irritates me that we were told earlier in life that fragments cannot be used in writing, which is similar to being taught that sentences cannot be started with if. This makes me wonder if anything can be allowed in writing as long as it makes sense and are used for a desired effect.
As time travels along it’s presumably infinite pathway, culture has been born and nurtured. Existing as a primary proponent in culture, literature has therein developed and expounded through the ages alongside ethnic traditions. In this development, several styles of sentences have sprung and branched off into different stylings all together. Three of my favorite sentence stylings persist to be compound sentences with elliptical structure, compound sentences with an explanatory statement, and sentences with a repetitive word. Sentences with elliptical styling are quite visually appealing as they feature a concept of parallelism in the structure. Sentences with an explanatory statement are severely pleasing to me due to their stunning ability to lengthen as well as add monumental depth to an idea. Each of these styles adds suspense and power to its topic; each is equally as artistic as it is powerful. However, the repetition of a word surpasses the other two stylings. This style has won my favor many times over with it’s tactful ability to elicit the most heartfelt emotions from readers. Rage, woe, contempt, relief, sympathy, ecstasy--one’s innermost feelings can be tapped into with proper use of repetitive sentence structure. Whenever I have the privilege of writing or reading this style of sentence, I feel a flitter of jubilation dance in my chest. Not simply from the content that may chill through one’s bones or shake one’s irreverent ideology or boost one’s exuberance, oh no--it is not the content of the sentence that hijacks my heartbeat. Rather, it is the structure of the sentence,including the aesthetic appeal, that snatches my curiosity and refuses to return it to me. The riveting length, the impeccable flow, the unparalleled suspense--these three things are all successfully showcased in a sentence which features a repetitive word. After much contemplation, I confirm, sentences featuring the repetition of a certain word are indubitably my favorite sentences.
Albertson 2
There are hundreds of various types of sentences that you can choose to include in your essays to make them more interesting. It is important for writers to understand their function in order to make appropriate stylistic choices. I simply only use a small amount of different sentence styles in order to get my point across to my fellow readers because if I have to think about the type of sentence I want to use for an idea, my writing can become complicated in many ways. One of my favorite kind of sentences is when I start it off with a prepositional phrase, followed by a subject and a verb. Prepositional phrases can act as an adjective modifying a noun, as an adverb modifying a verb, or as a nominal when used in conjunction with the verb form "to be". They give sentences just a little more liveliness and adversity from others. Once in awhile, Writers will excessively use prepositional phrases at the beginning of sentences to comically clarify an idea. The main reason why I admire using this type of sentence is because it gives you so many different options on how to progress, elaborate, and finish the sentence. Another sentence style that I thought was good, was “emphatic appositive at end, after colon”. This sentence keeps the readers interested and wanting to read more. Having the appositive at the end of the sentence tends to really switch things up and keep your writing more interesting. All of these sentences are extremely important to understand in order to keep your writing interesting and keep your readers entertained. Understanding these styles will help me become a better writer throughout the rest of the year. Hopefully in the future I take this knowledge and use it later in college while having a head start when conducting my essays.
Nador 7
It really depends what type of sentences I use the most on what I’m writing or saying. When I’m trying to be pretty formal and make everything as fashionably complicated as it is appropriate, I mostly use series without usual conjunctions. I think it gives the sentence a more professional mood, gives the author more status, as the readers can sense the education and knowledge behind the words. Whenever I am thinking of a title for my essays, I try to come up with something witty or interesting that catches the reader’s interest. My favorite form to put a title in is the introductory series of appositives; it gives away just enough about the content of the writing that the audience will know what they will read about and can decide at a first glance whether they are interested or not. I feel smarter that we learned about the different types of sentences (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex) and how to use semicolons, because now I can deliberately apply said skills. Since I tend to jumble ideas into a few words at a time, sometimes my message is not as clear as I would want it to be. To avoid misunderstandings, I prefer to use emphatic appositives after colons or dashes, and interrupting modifiers between the subject and verb (seldom full sentences). They also help introducing new ideas and make good transitions. All the different sentence styles and types make the essay colorful; therefore more interesting and less boring to read. Used correctly and wisely, they give the writing an easy-to-understand, simple flow. The one thing I’m not fond of is the repetition of words; in my opinion they might make the sentence (and essentially the whole story) seem slobbish and variation-lacking, so it is important to be 100% sure and clear when using them. I try to find synonyms instead, or word my sentence another way to avoid any misunderstanding.
Schroeder P6
As I first glanced at the Art of Styling Sentences document I had come to the conclusion that when I write papers, writing different types of sentences has never crossed my mind. I knew some of the basic sentences such as: Complex, Simple, Compound-Complex, etc. I noticed that when I write a paper, I just put my ideas down, created sentences and didn’t really try and change up the sentence type throughout the paper. Although I previously haven’t had a specific sentence that is my favorite, I do tend to stick to sentences that are simple. I like using simple sentences because they are straight to the point and do not drag on and on. I am sure that I write all of the other sentence types without even trying. As I continued to scroll through Art of Styling Sentences the different types of figurative language really grabbed my attention. To be completely honest, I have a hard time believing that I will write most of these sentence types because I am a horrific writer. My hope is that I will and can look at this document and really make my paper(s) more interesting for the reader. I know that changing up the sentence type within my paper will have a positive effect on my grade and that they would be very beneficial in some of my future classes. An error I find a lot with my writing is that I always like to start sentences with gerunds, sometimes forgetting to add the subject later on, so then I have to go back and rearrange a majority of them so I don't sound so repetitive. While reading Art of Styling Sentences the strategy Procatalepsis stood out to me. Procatalepsis is the ability to predict what others have to say in, for example, a debate. This could be really beneficial and an everyday life situation. Being prepared for what your opponent will say can help you win the argument.
Hammond pd 7
I found several sentence styles that I had a great appreciation for. N 15, “The Antithesis”, I found to be enjoyable because of the contrast. The opposite ends, the most extreme ends of scales, I find the emphasis they add to be unlike the other sentence styles. Utilizing extremes so as to really drive a point home, I find enjoyable.
Number sixteen, “Paired Constructions” (not N sixteen, just sixteen) I also enjoyed. This form of parallels I liked. It reminds me of using opposites or comparing and contrasting, but it is still nice and cohesive.
Number nineteen cuts it back, “The Short, Simple Sentence for Relief or effect” does indeed have a lot of effect. Pulling back a bit from the other two styles I think that this is probably the shortest sentence style and I once like how extreme it is. Similar to a staccato note when playing music in band, I like how this short style once again brings a more extreme accent style.
Number four, “A Series without the Usual Conjunction” I very much enjoyed. I like using this technique, and I like the rhythm of series. This is a nice, easy way to list things without making a list. It’s easy to use and very nice. There were a few of sentence styles that I actually did not care much for as well. Number nine, “Repetition of a Key Term” I do not enjoy at all. I find it to be redundant, restating topics and disrupting flow depending on punctuation.
Number fourteen as well, “Prepositional Phrase before the Subject and Verb (or before the Verb and Subject)” was one I did not enjoy. For some reason, the reversing of standard prepositional phrase location really bothers me. While it is artistic, I do not personally like to read too much of it and I do not care to write it either. The moving of the prepositional phrase makes me internally try to ‘correct’ the sentence to put that phrase back where it ‘belongs’.
In the end, I am not sure if I could choose one particular style I liked the most of least. The list of the ones I enjoyed does encompass those I prefer the most, so perhaps those are all a tie for first place. In the end, all sentence styling is important, and a good way to spruce up ones writing would be to branch out of their comfort zone and try a new style.
When looking through the Art of Styling Sentences document, I became slightly overwhelmed. There are so many more different types of sentence styles than I could have ever imagined. When trying to figure out what sentence style is my favorite, I am indecisive. I simply can not only choose one. There is such a variety and plethora of sentences and choosing one is nearly impossible for me. There are some sentence styles that I do like to use more frequently in my writing: questions, colons, semicolons, and descriptive words. I feel that if someone puts a short question within their writing it immediately becomes more interesting and fun to read. Putting questions in an essay can create imagery and appeal to more personal experiences of the reader. When reading a peer’s essay, it is more enjoyable when I am able to think about a certain topic and ask myself questions about my personal life throughout the writing. Another type of sentence style I enjoy to use in my own writing is adding colons and semicolons. I think that when I add a semicolon or colon within my writing is creates more intelligence and makes my essay look neater. I like to use these in my writing because it helps the essay flow better. I do not like to abruptly stop my sentences mid thought when I could be completing them with a semicolon and making it more interesting. Along with using questions, semicolons, and colons within my writing, I also like to use descriptive words. I feel that when someone adds strong descriptive words to their essays, they are helping the reader create pictures in their minds and making the reader want to continue on through their essay. Descriptive words and imagery can really be essential to an essay and help the essay be more entertaining to read. After looking through the Art of Styling Sentences document, I hope I will be more successful and thorough in my writing. I would be impressed with myself if I were able to learn all of the different styles of sentences and incorporate some of them within my writing.
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Reading “The Art of Styling Sentences” was one of those moments in life that I realized I have been oversimplifying and ignoring artistic writing methods. A method I newly discovered in my (college) freshman English class is Empathetic appositive at end after a colon and Compound sentence (semicolon no conjunction). It is surprising to me how so many native English speakers (including myself only two months ago) do not know how to use colons and semicolons properly. Now I know how to write “I am unfinished with my homework; thus, I cannot go to the movies,” or “There are two very destructive manmade existences: nuclear bombs and fossil fuel consuming society.”
There were some I had been using without noticing it as well. For instance I personally like the sound of Repetition of a Key term. “For anyone, eating their favorite food is equal to floating in the clouds, floating in the heavens.” “GIving up my passion, giving up my potential was never an option for me.” It looks and sounds smart, and that is important for someone like me who feels he overuses the same vocabulary.
Another method I had been using frequently without noticing is Paired construction for contrast only. It can be so simple and so determinating. When given a minimum length on an assigned essay I may show the bad habit of choosing quantity over quality. However I do know that many times simplicity is the most effective tool to not sound too soft on opinion. “I like hamburgers--not hotdogs.” “It was Joe, not Cassidy, that was waiting.” “I said be straightforward--not monotonous.”
So those are all the terms I prefer in artistic writing, or composing. I know there is seemingly endless room for improvement in my composing skills--not only in writing but many other arts.
What is your favorite sentence style? I will admit that that is something I thought someone would not ask because I thought there was only four. I was wrong on both accounts. I have to say that I do not have a favorite, nor do I truly care for what style of sentence I use. Sentences are tools which are used to build interest or compose. For instance, suppose you assign two people to compose a fantasy novel. Those people will write differently, use different sentence styles and end up with two different novels. The end product is what you assigned, a fantasy novel, but they will look different and feel different because of the tools the composers used. What I mean by this out there comparison is sentences are used to give shape to a composition. Used to give feeling and texture to a composition. Without the composition however, the sentences are reduced to words in a fancy pattern.
The rabid dog was trapped, caught, and shot.
This sentence gives a quick staccato rhythm and would be best if used in a particularly high energy part of a composition. Let's compare this to a hammer.
Out of order, yoda speaks.
That sentence has a feeling of missing something or importance and would be appreciated greatly in a one line paragraph to make a point. Let's compare this to a saw.
So, each sentence has a place where it thrives and places where it should not be used, just like the tools. You would not use the saw to hammer in points quickly, nor would you use a hammer to abruptly cut off the chapter. This is the point I was trying to make earlier, sentences are tools used to build and shape your composition. Thank you for reading, bye!
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