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Title: AP Language and Compostition
Description: These notes include explanations, examples, and definitions of Syntax, Emphasis, Rhetorical analysis, Structure of sentences, and Parallel structure. These notes are intended for High School Seniors.
Description: These notes include explanations, examples, and definitions of Syntax, Emphasis, Rhetorical analysis, Structure of sentences, and Parallel structure. These notes are intended for High School Seniors.
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AP LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
Syntax
: How the sentence is constructed, and how it contributes to and enhances meaning and
effect
● How the author puts the words together
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❖ In order to quicken the pace, the author will use shorter, monosyllabic words in short
simple sentences
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When analyzing syntax, consider these questions:
● Are the sentences simple and direct, or complex and convoluted?
● How does the author use repetition to parallel structure for emphasis? ( and always say
what it emphasizes and why)
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Arrangement of IdeasAre ideas set out in a special way for a purpose or effect?
● Cumulative (loose) sentence:
makes complete sense if brought to a close before the actual
ending (main point is “fromloaded) ex
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That morning, after a turbulent flight, we reached Edmonton
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It involves an arrangement of words, phrases, sentences, and
paragraphs so that elements of equal importance are equally developed and similarly
phrased
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it is better to reign in hell than serve in heaven
● Anaphora
○ Repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive
clauses, sentences, or lines
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● Polysyndeton: deliberate excessive use of conjunctions for emphasis
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● Asyndeton
○ The omission of conjunctions between clauses, often resulting in a hurried rhythm
of vehement tone
● Appositives
○ Noun phrase that repeats/modifies a noun
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Natural order sentence
: a sentence where the subject comes before the predicate (main verb) ex
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in california grow oranges
❖ An author will vary these sentences for effect
❖ Always look for the anomalies
❖ The author did this on purposethere is nothing serendipitous (by chance) in literature
Title: AP Language and Compostition
Description: These notes include explanations, examples, and definitions of Syntax, Emphasis, Rhetorical analysis, Structure of sentences, and Parallel structure. These notes are intended for High School Seniors.
Description: These notes include explanations, examples, and definitions of Syntax, Emphasis, Rhetorical analysis, Structure of sentences, and Parallel structure. These notes are intended for High School Seniors.