Periodic Sentence

Explain the impact of a periodic sentence on the reader.

• A periodic sentence makes the reader lose interest due to its length and complexity.

• A periodic sentence fails to convey the main idea effectively, leading to reader disengagement.

• A periodic sentence can engage the reader by building suspense and emphasizing the main point at the end.

• A periodic sentence confuses the reader by lacking clarity and structure.

How does a periodic sentence create suspense in writing?

• A periodic sentence creates suspense by revealing the main idea at the beginning.

• A periodic sentence creates suspense by delaying the main idea until the end.

• A periodic sentence creates suspense by providing all details upfront.

• A periodic sentence creates suspense by using short, concise phrases throughout.

What are the benefits of using periodic sentences in literature?

• Periodic sentences in literature create suspense, emphasize key ideas, and allow for a more impactful delivery of information by delaying the main clause until the end.

• Periodic sentences in literature are confusing and difficult to understand.

• Periodic sentences in literature are only suitable for academic writing, not creative works.

• Using periodic sentences in literature makes the writing less engaging.

This is an example of a periodic sentence:

When the bookstore cafe is too crowded with tourists, I work at home.

• True

• False

Compound sentences that save the most important point for the end.

• A declarative sentence

• An interrogative sentence

• An exclamatory sentence

• A periodic sentence

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is the main clause in a periodic sentence?

• The main clause is the longest part of a sentence.

• The main clause is usually in the middle of a sentence.

• The main clause is the main idea or completes the thought.

• The main clause is always at the beginning of a sentence.

has the main clause or predicate at the end. This is used for emphasis and can be persuasive by putting reasons for something at the beginning before the final point is made. It can also create suspense or interest for the reader.

• Loose Sentence

• Periodic Sentence

• Parallel Syntax (Parallelism)

• Lyrical

What is a periodic sentence?

• A sentence that begins with the main clause and adds additional information at the end.

• A sentence that ends with the main clause, creating suspense or emphasis.

• A sentence that is short and to the point, with no additional clauses.

• A sentence that uses parallel structure to create rhythm.

Which of the following is an example of a periodic sentence?

• The sun set, and the sky turned a deep shade of orange.

• Despite the heavy rain and strong winds, the match continued.

• The match continued despite the heavy rain and strong winds.

• The sky turned a deep shade of orange as the sun set.

How does a periodic sentence differ from a loose sentence?

• A periodic sentence starts with the main clause, while a loose sentence ends with it.

• A periodic sentence ends with the main clause, while a loose sentence starts with it.

• Both sentences have the main clause at the beginning.

• Both sentences have the main clause at the end.