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AP Lit Grammatical Terms
Casson Page 84
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English
12th Grade
01/24/2012

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antecedent
Definition
That which has gone before, especially the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers.
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clause
Definition
A group of words containing a subject and its verb that may or may not form a complete sentence.
Term
ellipsis
Definition
A phrase that omits some words that would be necessary for a complete construction, yet which is still understandable.
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imperative
Definition
The mood of a verb that gives an order.
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modify
Definition
To restrict or limit in meaning.
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parallel structure
Definition
A similar grammatical structure within a sentence or within a paragraph.
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periodic sentence
Definition
A sentence that becomes grammatically complete only at the end. This is opposed to a loose sentence, which is grammatically complete before the period.
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syntax
Definition
The structure of a sentence.
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