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| A series of simple independent clauses joined by conjunctive elements. [And the rain descended and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon the house.] |
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| Provides a clearer structural principle that is not open-ended. [Her showmanship was superb; her timing sensational; her dramatic instinct uncanny.] |
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| Means that two or more grammatical constructions stand in an identical relationship to the same thing. [We will come when we are ready and when we choose.] |
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| Consist of two parts roughly equivalent in both length and significance and divided by a pause. [Visit either you like; they're both mad.] |
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| Begins with the main clause followed by subordinate clauses and phrases. The phrases and clauses add detail to the main clause. [I found a large hall, obviously a former garage, dimly lit, and packed with cots.] |
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| Begins with the subordinate clauses and phrases followed by the main clause. [Given a moist planet with methane, ammonia, and minerals, exposed to ultraviolet radiation at the right temperature, life might start almost anywhere.] |
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| Split the main clause and place subordinate clauses and phrases in the middle. This establishes strong emphasis by throwing weight upon either end of the sentence. [Now demons, whatever else they may be, are full of interest.] |
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| Places the predicate before the subject. This inversion in normal sentence order may draw emphasis to an idea or may create a more pleasing rhythm. [In California grow oranges.] |
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| Single words, phrases, or dependent clauses standing alone as sentences. In formal writing, fragments may only be used to add unusual emphasis. [That nightmare was almost realized in Hitler's totalitarian system. Almost, but not quite.] |
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| Repeats a word or words at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences. [This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle, / This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars..] |
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| Ends a series of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences with repetition of a word or words. [What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny compared ot what lies within us.] |
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