Structure terminology

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Enjambment
When a sentence flows from one line to the next
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Repetition
Emphasizes the point they're trying to make
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Short sentences
Used for effect and impact: shocking and abrupt, especially after longer sentences
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Lists
Can create a sense of organisation or sense of huge disorder
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Short paragraphs
Draw the reader's attention, used for impact
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Punctuation
Ellipsis are used for suspense, full stops perhaps for impact and definity
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Long complex sentences
Used to build tension: added lots of description to bring the reader into the situation and making them wait
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Compound sentences
Made from 2 separate clauses and joined by connectives
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Monosyllabic
Phrase of words with one syllable
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Polysyllabic
Phrase of words with many syllables
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Emphasizes the point they're trying to make

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Repetition

Card 3

Front

Used for effect and impact: shocking and abrupt, especially after longer sentences

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Card 4

Front

Can create a sense of organisation or sense of huge disorder

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Card 5

Front

Draw the reader's attention, used for impact

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