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Declarative Sentences Flashcards
AQA GCSE English Language specification
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Declarative sentence
A sentence that makes a statement or expresses an idea.
Purpose of declarative sentences
To provide information or state facts.
Example of a declarative sentence
'The sun is shining brightly.'
Declarative sentence structure
Typically follows a subject-verb-object order.
Tone in declarative sentences
Often neutral, factual, or informative.
Declarative sentence vs interrogative sentence
Declarative sentences state information, while interrogative sentences ask questions.
Declarative sentence vs imperative sentence
Declarative sentences provide information, while imperative sentences give commands or instructions.
Declarative sentence in narrative writing
Used to describe events, settings, or characters in a straightforward manner.
Declarative sentence in persuasive writing
Used to assert opinions or present arguments as facts.
Effect of declarative sentences on readers
Helps convey clarity and establish a factual or authoritative tone.

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