a sentence that makes a statement
declarative sentence
sentence used to command
imperative sentence
A sentence that asks a question
interrogative sentence
a sentence that makes an exclamation
exclamatory sentence
the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence; a grammatical or structural similarity between sentences or parts of a sentenceEX: Every morning, we make our bed, eat breakfast and feed the dog.
parallel structure
Main idea (independent clause) comes first, followed by dependent clauses and phrases; therefore, a loose sentence makes complete sense if brought to a close before the actual ending.EX: We reached Edmonton that morning after a turbulent flight and some exciting experiences, tired but still exhilarated, full of stories to tell our friends and neighbors.
loose or cumulative sentence
This is a sentence that is not grammatically complete until its end. Periodicity is accomplished by the use of parallel phrases or clauses at the opening or by the use of dependent clauses preceding the independent clause. It can be used to create drama and suspense. EX: That morning, after a turbulent flight and some exciting experiences, we finally reached Edmonton.
periodic sentence
The phrases or clauses balance each other by virtue of their likeness of structure, meaning, or length.EX: If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.--John F. Kennedy
balanced sentence
a question that expects no answer; it is used to draw attention to a point and is generally stronger than a direct statementEX: Can't we all just get along? --Rodney King
rhetorical question
the repetition of the same word or group of words at the beginning of successive clausesEX: We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing-grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. --Winston Churchill
anaphora
a deliberate omission of conjunctions in a series of related clausesEX: I came, I saw, I conquered.
asyndeton
the deliberate use of many conjunctions for special emphasis to highlight quantity or mass of detail or to create a flowing, continuous sentence patternEX: The meal was huge― my mother fixed okra and green beans and ham and apple pie and green pickled tomatoes and ambrosia salad and all manner of fine country food― but no matter how I tried, I could not consume it to her satisfaction.
polysyndeton
the same word is repeated at the end of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences; creates emphasisEX: I believe we should fight for justice. You believe we should fight for justice. How can we not, then, fight for justice? --MLK
epistrophe