Syntax Notes Analysis of Sentence Structure When analyzing

When analyzing syntax, look for: • Sentence length – Telegraphic: shorter than 5 words

When analyzing syntax, look for: • Word order – Are words in a specific

Restatement • Definition: – Repeating an idea in a variety of ways • Purpose:

Repetition • Definition: – Repeating an idea using the same words • Purpose: –

Parallelism • Definition: – Repetition of a grammatical structure or an arrangement of words

• Bad Example (not parallel): – She revels in chocolate, walking under the

Rhetorical Question • Definition: – Asking a question whose answer is selfevident • Purpose:

Rhetorical Practice Independence Day Speech

In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the

Mankind -- that word should have new meaning for all of us today. We

Perhaps its fate that today is the 4 th of July, and you will

And should we win the day, the 4 th of July will no longer

Syntax Practice: Gettysburg Address Complete in your groups.

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Syntax Notes Analysis of Sentence Structure

When analyzing syntax, look for: • Sentence length – Telegraphic: shorter than 5 words – Short: 5 -10 words – Medium: 15 -20 words – Long: 30 words or more • Sentence beginnings – Is there a good variety, or does a pattern emerge?

When analyzing syntax, look for: • Word order – Are words in a specific order for a purpose or added effect? • Arrangement of Ideas – Are ideas in a specific order for a purpose or added effect?

Syntactical Terms

Restatement • Definition: – Repeating an idea in a variety of ways • Purpose: – To reinforce an idea • Example: – “We will never give up; we will never surrender, we will never be defeated. ”

Repetition • Definition: – Repeating an idea using the same words • Purpose: – To create a memorable, powerful effect and reinforce an idea. • Example: – “We will never give up; we will never surrender, we will never be defeated. ”

Parallelism • Definition: – Repetition of a grammatical structure or an arrangement of words • Purpose: – To create rhythm and make words more memorable

• Bad Example (not parallel): – She revels in chocolate, walking under the moonlight, and songs from the 1930 s jazz period. • Good parallelism: – She revels in sweet chocolate eclairs, long moonlit walks, and classic jazz music. – "sweet chocolate eclairs, " [Adjective--Object] – "long moonlit walks, " [Adjective--Object] – "and classic jazz music. " [Adjective--Object]

Rhetorical Question • Definition: – Asking a question whose answer is selfevident • Purpose: – To provoke the reader to respond or to think – To lead a reader to the next idea • Example: – "Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do 'practice'? “ (George Carlin)

Rhetorical Practice Independence Day Speech

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In less than an hour, aircraft from here will join others from around the world. And you will be launching the largest aerial battle in this history of mankind.

Mankind -- that word should have new meaning for all of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We will be united in our common interests.

Perhaps its fate that today is the 4 th of July, and you will once again be fighting for our freedom, not from tyranny, oppression, or persecution -- but from annihilation. We're fighting for our right to live, to exist.

And should we win the day, the 4 th of July will no longer be known as an American holiday, but as the day when the world declared in one voice: "We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive!" Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!

Syntax Practice: Gettysburg Address Complete in your groups.