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Simple Sentence

A sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.

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Compound Sentence

A sentence consisting of only one clause, with a single subject and predicate.

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Complex Sentence

  1. A sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses
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Minor Sentence

Is one that does not necessarily have a main verb in it, but which can be understood as a complete unit of meaning.

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Declarative Sentence

Is a sentence in the form of a statement

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Interrogative Sentence

Is a type of sentence that asks a quetion.

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Imperative Sentence

Is a type of sentence that gives advice or instructions or that expresses a request or command.

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Exclamatory Sentence

Is a type of main clause that expresses strong feelings by making an exclamation.

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Polyptoton

Is a rhetorical term for the repetition of words derived from the same root but with different endings.

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Antithesis

Is a rhetorical term for the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases or clauses.

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