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American English Grammar |
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Periodic sentence |
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- Learn the definition of a periodic sentence
- Study an example of a periodic sentence
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| Definition of a periodic sentence |
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A periodic sentence:
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is a long
sentence
that has the main point at the end
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is not typically used, but this type of
sentence
can be dramatic or even persuasive
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is particularly useful when the audience already has a
strong opinion before reading the
sentence, and in this case, the speaker or the
writer is able to present their argument first
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is the opposite of a
loose sentence
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| An Example of a periodic sentence |
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If the class sizes were smaller, the teachers were better,
and the degree was nationally recognized, I would be
willing to pay more tuition at this college.
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