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long: approximately 30 words
or more; descriptive:
AP Lang is tough. short: approximately 5 to 10
words; emphatic or expository:
AP Lang presents an increased difficulty from English 10. medium: approximately 15 to
An Introduction tntence: subject-verb-object (SVO) Weather wimps live in San Diego.
inverted order: OVS, object -first ordering In San Diego live weather wimps.
Consider: •is length appropriate to subject matter? •is length appropriate to purpose? •is there variety? •is the variety effective?
Gaughen AP Lang & Comp
An Introduction to Syntax
interrupted sentence: contains an inserted modifier to break up the rhythm of a sentence The readings diverse in length and difficulty presented the challenge of looking past the content and into the methodology.
Although difficult at times, AP Lang is beneficial to students.
An Introduction to Syntax
compound: two (or more)
independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, yet, so, etc) or semicolon.
AP Lang is beneficial to students, yet it requires considerable dedication.
compound-complex: two or more independent clauses plus at least one dependent or subordinate clause. While time consuming, AP Lang provides students myriad reading and writing skill sets, and Gaughen makes it seem easy.
Gaughen AP Lang & Comp
sentence length
meaning can be enhanced by crafting and varying sentence lengths
telegraphic: shorter than 5 words; very emphatic:
diction and style a look at syntax
An Introduction to Syntax
Gaughen AP Lang & Comp
syntax is
according to linguists, the arrangement of words into larger lengths for purpose of conveying meaning. For us, it is the creation of sentences.
Gaughen AP Lang & Comp
sentence type back to basics
declarative: makes a statement Ap Lang is beneficial to students.
interrogative: asks a question Can AP Lang benefit me?
imperative: gives a command Take AP Lang.
exclamatory: makes an exclamation This stuff is difficult!
An Introduction to Syntax
Gaughen AP Lang & Comp
sentence structure some more basics
Task as Analyst How are the various features of syntax used to advance the rhetor’s message? Did the rhetor effectively use the feature or features? Not all are specific to analysis, something will likely stand out as worthy of an in-depth look.
sentence type
•back to basics
sentence structure
•some more basics
sentence length
•meaning can be enhanced by crafting and varying sentence lengths
sentence arrangement
20 words, expository:
While time consuming, AP Lang provides students myriad reading and writing skill sets, and Gaughen makes it seem easy.
An Introduction to Syntax
sentence arrangement
where the main idea is located can impact meaning and purpose. establishes emphasis and flow
loose sentence: main idea front loaded, sentence makes sense if details cut off I arrived at CCA just in time after dropping the kids off at school and fighting traffic.
An Introduction to Syntax
Task as writer How can you use syntax to advance your message? Play with variety for purpose. While some elements of syntax are a natural fall-out of using the English language, utilize specific aspects for effect.
simple: one independent clause AP Lang is beneficial to students. complex: one independent
clause with one or more dependent or subordinate clauses. Note the punctuation conventions.
•where the main idea is located can impact meaning and purpose.
rhetorical devices
•a litany of greek words about english sentences
An Introduction to Syntax
Gaughen AP Lang & Comp
There is a school of thought regarding the approach to presenting young minds the material requisite for college success in reading and writing that posits a traditional course of rigor and volume combined with a contemporary technology aspect is likely to yield the desired outcome more readily than fancy technology alone.
split order: OSV, split the predicate and place the subject in between (Yoda effect). In San Diego weather wimps live.
Gaughen AP Lang & Comp
sentence arrangement, continued
Gaughen AP Lang & Comp
rhetorical devices
a litany of greek words about english sentences See the separate presentation for detailed explanations and examples
parallel structure: either words, phrases, clauses, or entire sentences are structurally similar. This was the class that was going to show me how to read critically, show me how to write effectively, and show me a path to college success.
where the main idea is located can impact meaning and purpose. establishes emphasis and flow
cumulative sentence: an independent clause followed by a series of subordinate structures that “accumulate” details about a target noun. Here was this Mr. Gaughen in San Diego standing at the whiteboard in the front of his classroom drinking decaf coffee and looking out over the gathered students where some serious analysis was about to begin.
periodic sentence: main idea is back loaded, only makes sense at completion of sentence Just in time, after dropping the kids off at school and fighting traffic, I arrived at CCA.