Long Sentences for Effect Flashcards

Sentences that contain many clauses or details, often used to create a specific effect in writing.

Can create a sense of overwhelming detail, urgency, or a flowing rhythm depending on the context.

Used to build vivid imagery by layering details and creating a rich, immersive scene.

Can convey a sense of breathlessness or fast-paced movement by mimicking the rush of events.

Used to show complex thought processes or deep contemplation by mirroring the flow of ideas.

Often includes commas, semi-colons, and conjunctions to maintain clarity and coherence.

Long sentences can be contrasted with short sentences to emphasise a change in pace or tone.

Can create a formal, elaborate tone or a conversational, flowing tone depending on the writer's choices.

Used to create shifts in focus or to develop ideas progressively within a text.

Look at how the sentence builds detail, creates rhythm, or mirrors the writer's purpose and audience.