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Criteria for Syntax Analysis

Criteria for Syntax Analysis. The Power of Word Combinations. I. Syntax Indicators. A. Sentence Function. B. Grammatical Classification. C. Sentence Length. Short, Long, or Combination. *Lengthy sentences followed by a very short one will effectively stress a point. D. Rhetorical Sentences.

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Criteria for Syntax Analysis

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  1. Criteria for Syntax Analysis The Power of Word Combinations

  2. I. Syntax Indicators

  3. A. Sentence Function

  4. B. Grammatical Classification

  5. C. Sentence Length Short, Long, or Combination. *Lengthy sentences followed by a very short one will effectively stress a point.

  6. D. Rhetorical Sentences

  7. II. Punctuation

  8. Punctuation Example “May she wake in torment!” he cried, with frightful vehemence, stamping his foot, and groaning in sudden paroxysm of ungovernable passion. “Why, she’s a liar to the end! Where is she? Not there—in heaven—not perished—where? Oh! You said you cared nothing for my sufferings! And I pray one prayer—I repeat it till my tongue stiffens—Catherine Earnshaw, may you not rest as I am living! You said I killed you—haunt me, then! The murdered do haunt the murderers. I believe—I know that hosts have wandered on earth. Be with me always—take any form—drive me mad! Only do not leave me in this abyss, where I cannot find you! Oh, God! It is unnutterable! I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!” -Wuthering Heights by Emile Bronte

  9. III. Repetition “I Have a Dream Speech” contains many examples of this…

  10. IV. Parallel Structure

  11. V. Rhythm, Beat, or Movement

  12. VI. Inversion

  13. VII. Purpose (Warrant)

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