Even though we may not understand all the terms for parts of sentences, nevertheless, we are able to recognize when a writer varies their sentence structure and should be able to understand why they do this.
As student authors writing the synthesis essay or any future essay for high school or college, try and think about varying your sentence structure. Writers who use only simple sentences are like truck drivers who do not know how to shift out of first gear. They would be able to drive a load from California to New York, but they would have a great deal of trouble getting there.
If you use phrases and clauses carefully, your sentences will become more interesting and your ideas will be more clearly stated.
Here are a list of possible structures:
- A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
- A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
- A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
- A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
- A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
- A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
- An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
- An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
- An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Example:
Sentence: Call me Ishmael. Moby Dick, Herman Melville
Type of sentence? A short simple sentence to grab the reader's attention.
My imitation: Tell her nothing.
Notice that I am imitating the tone of the example. You are not striving for a word-for-word correspondence with the model sentence, although you can do this.
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
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Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: ?
Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: ?
Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: ?
Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: ?
Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type of Sentence: ?
Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: ?
Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: ?
Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: ?
Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: ?
Your imitation of this sentence:
Due Date: Tuesday, April 18th. Worth 100 points
Please copy/paste the sentences above into a word doc; then identify the type of sentence and compose your imitation of that sentence into the same word doc. Paste your completed work into the blog posting.
By completing this exercise with care, you will increase your ability to recognize when authors use syntax (sentence structure) to achieve their purpose. For example, now you can comment on why an author delays the intent of his sentence, or why an author creates a long complex sentence. Is the author trying to hide meaning, sound lofty or academic, or purposely want to confuse the reader? And if so, why?
Sentence: The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds.
ReplyDelete-A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Imitation: The tea was red, a deep amber red, and i was amazed at how quickly the clouds of milk distorted it's vibrancy.
Sentence: He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it.
-An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
Imitation: She sped through the parking lot furiously, her wrathful thoughts racing; how she would run down the offenders and make them pay, make them grovel before her on the blistering asphalt in regret- and she was spinning. Not mentally but physically reeling towards an unassailable line of cars as glass, exploded upon impact, screamed through the hot air and into her un-expecting eyes.
Sentence: To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action.
-An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Imitation: She pushed on, dragging one haggard foot in front of the other, in her head ringing "come what may, time and hour runs through the roughest day."
Sentence: If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth.
-A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Imitation: Shifting his weight from left foot, to right, and left again, Rafael's restlessness consumed him- fears turned to liquid, they seeped out of his palms like a leaky tap- but it was all for not; Charise was already walking away, dragging his heart across the rough sidewalk with each step.
Sentence: All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change.
-A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Imitation: As the sun touched the roof of the barn, the full extent of the nights damage could finally be absorbed in all it's horror.
Sentence: As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all.
-A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
Imitation: The dog continued trotting down the road, ears perked, straight towards the church's barbeque.
Sentence: I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.
-A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
Imitation: Life is like the moon, now full, now dark.
Sentence: We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas.
-An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Imitation: In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court is expected to issue another big decision on campaign finance, one that would further open the floodgates to unfettered and anonymous contributions, just as the Citizens United case did four years ago.
Sentence: Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world.
ReplyDelete-An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Imitation: The time is now for the youth of the world to take a stand; to educate themselves and change the system from the inside out.
Sentence: The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
-A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
Imitation: As the sun's shadow shifts, so there is no permanence on earth.
Zuri Shanklin
IDEAS
1. The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds.
ReplyDelete~ A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
~ My imitation: Mary spontaneously decided she wasn't going to end up locked inside her room all day forcibly doing her grammar homework assignments and stepped out her front door to watch a movie with her friends, one of whom had also not completed such an assignment, making the experience literally a rebel's night out.
2. He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it.
~ A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
~ My imitation: Should we start class now or should we wait for everyone to get here?
3. To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action.
~ A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
~ My imitation: Jack and Jill went up a hill.
4. If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth.
~ A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
~ My imitation: She finally finished her project after many long nights and a lot of hard work.
5. All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change.
~ A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
~ My imitation: Because they are independent, take care of themselves, and purr, I prefer cats over dogs.
6. As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all.
~ A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
~ My imitation: The Beatles formed in 1960 in Liverpool, England.
7. I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.
~ An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
~ My imitation: My life will never be the same without you!
8. We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas.
~An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
~My imitation: Did you receive my message?
9. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world.
~ An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
~ My imitation: Come over here, look at this specimen, and tell me what you think.
10. The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
~ A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention
~ My imitation: No aspect of life goes untouched by social class.
Elise McDonald
IDEAS
1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds.
ReplyDeleteType: A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
Imitation: There is nothing particularly special about any of this.
2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it.
Type: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
Imitation: Lively up yourself!
3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action.
Type: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Imitation: Expressions of joy, sorrow, eagerness, disappointment, love, or anger can all be embodied in one element, music.
4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth.
Type: A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
Imitation: Your worst enemy could be your best friend, and your best friend could be your worst enemy.
5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change.
Type: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Imitation: When one door is closed, don't you know that many more are open.
6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all.
Type: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Imitation: What's better than frolicking, follies, falling in mud, rolling in green pastures, or wandering, is falling in love.
7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.
Type: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Imitation: I love dolphins, their ability to communicate through sonar is very interesting, not to mention the way they jump out of the water.
8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas.
Type: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Imitation: Despite dreaming of dancing, I cannot, although I would like to learn, it is against my religion,
9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world.
Type: An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Imitation: Wake up and live!
10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type: A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
Imitation: Johnny was a good man.
Colby Sargnet
IDEAS
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: Compound Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: The dogs barked in their kennel, separate from the barn and jumped on the fence.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: Exclamatory Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: She passed through the sandy path thinking of the sun and surf because she was going to have a great time.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: Periodic Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: To understand failure, not as the act of losing, but as learning is the key to obtaining success.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: A compound sentence that can emphasize balance and parallelism
Your imitation of this sentence: If you recall, the time I was evacuated, and sent to London, and sent to a crappy hotel, and was forced to eat crappy Pommie food, makes me want to never want to live in a volatile country again.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: All of a sudden, in that room full of familiar faces, was when she felt the most lonely.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: Periodic sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: As most of the orphans are fun to be around and as my parents approved and were supportive of my plan, I went to Mexico.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: Loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: I went to Mexico because I yearned for a life outside of the United States, a broader spectrum of culture and experiences, and I came to find that my decision was fruitful.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: We live on an island where gas prices are higher than GPAs (compared to the rest of America), food costs rival fine dining establishments in Paris (crippling any family’s chance of having a decent night out for dinner) and overall crushes the average high school graduate’s American dream (regardless of the education they acquire).
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: An imperative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Live simply so others can simply live.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: A short-simple sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: All of these sentences are driving me to the point of insanity.
Marina Mireles
DeleteHOPES
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDelete*Type of sentence: 4) A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
*Your imitation of this sentence: The man walked down an alley, outside of a bar and shadowed from the rays of the moon.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
*Type of sentence: 1) A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
*Your imitation of this sentence: Strolling through the lush gardens, she sang to herself softly the lullabies her mother would sing to her because she would soon be singing them to her own child.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
*Type of Sentence: 8) An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
*Your imitation of this sentence: By deciphering the code, and not just taking what it says as the true meaning, the agent must decrypt the hidden message and save the world.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
*Type of Sentence: 6) A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
*Your imitation of this sentence: To really understand what happened that night at the accident, you would have to have been there, in the accident and experience it for yourself, and while I was actually in the car when it happened, I can’t remember a thing.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
*Type of Sentence: 2) A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
*Your imitation of this sentence: As she drove down the highway her decisions were questioned; did she want to go, could she stay away, was this for the best- so she turned around her decisions and destination.
Lauren Benson
HOPES
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDelete*Type of Sentence: 4) A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
*Your imitation of this sentence: Because mostly all the programs at Hawthorn College were health based and my studies were in the medical field I was quick to make my academic decision.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
*Type of Sentence: 3) A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
*Your imitation of this sentence: I spent most of my summer time in the library to obtain all the knowledge I could, so when school started again, I would be prepared.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
*Type of Sentence: 5) A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
*Your imitation of this sentence: The young talk of travel (but don’t have the means to do so) the middle-aged talk of knowledge (but are still have much to learn themselves) the old say to live while your young (but don’t realize that they still have adventures ahead) .
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
*Type of Sentence: 9) An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
*Your imitation of this sentence: May we graduate today and move onto college to go after our goals and ambitions, so that we may one day have the education to fulfill our obligations to have the jobs we wish for and have work through our entire youth to obtain.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
*Type of Sentence: 7) An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
*Your imitation of this sentence: The true American Dream of our time is not to become filthy rich and bitter but to be as poor as can be and still be happy.
Lauren Benson
HOPES
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDelete-Type of sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to Interpret your information.
-Your imitation of this sentence: While he waited at the train station, Joe realized that the train was late.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
-Type of sentence: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
-Your imitation of this sentence: With the score being tied down to the last minute, the rest was up to fate.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
-Type of Sentence: A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
-Your imitation of this sentence: Though one may have one opinion, and another may differ, one will never know the difference between right and wrong
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
-Type of Sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
-Your imitation of this sentence: In your mind the sky can be any color imaginable, but science tells us that what we see is, in fact blue.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
-Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
-Your imitation of this sentence: It all happened so fast, one second she was here, then all the sudden shes gone.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
Your imitation of this sentence: The grass was a forest blue, while the sky was, well a sky blue.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Your imitation of this sentence: One can only know the true meaning between life and death, and sadly, I knew the meaning of death.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence:An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Your imitation of this sentence: With the famine around the world growing rapidly, and hollywood stars getting paid more and more, how can we blame global warming?
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence: One person is weak, but a whole band of “persons” is strong.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: My grandma once told me a story that one shall never soon forget.
Myah Post
HOPES
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: A declarative sentence that will avoid any special emotional impact
Your imitation of this sentence: The tree stood tall despite the rough winds and pouring rain.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly will jolt the reader.
Your imitation of this sentence: she ran through the crowd quickly, knowing she was the only one who could save them.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: A compound sentence that can emphasize balance and parallelism..
Your imitation of this sentence: To master the Culinary arts, a chef should know not only how to prepare the dish but how to display it attractively.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Your imitation of this sentence: If you want to survive, grab the torches, matches, guns, and food, and help me load them into the truck.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: Compound sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: The busy mom needed to go shopping, pick up her son from karate and daughter from ballet, take the cat to the vet, and get her husband’s suit from the dry cleaner before she sat down for dinner.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Your imitation of this sentence: Because I had taken an online introductory course, the information was familiar and work easy to handle.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: Periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense till the very end.
Your imitation of this sentence: Since I live a mile from the beach, the warm sand, the swaying palm trees, and the colorful fish, I go every day.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: A long, complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: Remember now, Her Majesty like her socks soft (but not soft enough to tickle her feet), her suits ironed—but not stiff, and her nails ½ a centimeter long, no longer no shorter.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence:
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence that can grab the reader’s attention.
Your imitation of this sentence: She was secretly a pyromaniac.
Noelani Cassidy
HOPES
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: A loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: The dogs played in the park, a big grass area in the middle of town.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: An exclamatory sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: As Bethany Hamilton was laying on her surf board a shark suddenly came up and bit her arm off.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: periodic sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Six crappy hours of our lives—sky high expectations, over dramatic kids, in your face teachers, hours and hours of homework and sleepless nights all add up to one thing, high school.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: compound sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: If you really want to get to know me, you’ll probably want to know my background of where I came from, how I am doing today, and where I plan to go in the future.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: interrogative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: From the moment she opened her eyes and saw nothing but skyscrapers, heard nothing but honking cars, and smelt nothing but factory smoke, she realized she was not on Kauai anymore.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: long complex sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Although someone may seem completely trustworthy in the beginning—kind, quiet, friendly, dependable—you never know whether or not that person will stab you in the back.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: Loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: I dream of going to college in California, as it is not too far away from home, it has nice weather, and friends and family are only a drive away.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: imperative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: In our lifestyles now, we are heading to an era where our children and children’s children, will never be able to see a polar bear, or know what one is.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: interrogative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: We live in a strange world; we are constantly at battle to end the war.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: short simple sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Never let the fear of falling keep you from flying.
Naea Oda
Hopes
Sentence Structure Matters
ReplyDeleteSentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
Type of sentence: compound sentence
imitation of this sentence: The dog was a rare breed, sought after because of their beautiful colors and ideal temperament.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: Exclamatory sentence
imitation of this sentence: She ran to the top of the building, she was gonna fly if it was the last thing she did.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: periodic sentence
imitation of this sentence: eating healthy, by keeping us energized and properly nourished, is important for a happy lifestyle.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: interrogative sentence
imitation of this sentence: would you prefer if I said nothing at all?
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: Short simple sentence
imitation of this sentence: with great failure, comes great success.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type of Sentence: periodic sentence
imitation of this sentence: falling in love, it tests you mentally and emotionally, and therefore makes you stronger.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: loose sentence
imitation of this sentence: I enjoy being outdoors, the fresh breeze and sunlight makes me feel alive.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: long complex sentence
imitation of this sentence: Although she already tried once before, she will continue to try, and continue to fail, until she reaches the top victorious.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: compound sentence
imitation of this sentence: Let it be known that this is a new world, full of opportunities and success.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: exclamatory sentence
imitation of this sentence: The real survivor is the man who can get up time and time again, without hesitation.
Autumn Begley
Hopes Academy
This is a post from Chaz Pacleb
ReplyDeleteThe gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds.
Type: Compound sentence
Imitation: The Chickens crowed in their coops, separated from the loudest of them all to the quietest.
2)He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it.
Type: An exclamatory sentence.
Imitation: He trampled through the hallway quickly, telling himself they could all die anyways because he needs absolutely no one.
3)To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action.
Type: A Periodic sentence
Imitation: To understand winning as giving all your hardest and not by the score on the scoreboard, is the key to accomplishments.
4)If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth.
Type: A long complex sentence
Imitation: If you really want to know about it, you should probably understand i get very emotional when I talk about it, and that I get very loud, and cry a lot too.
5)All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change.
Type: A periodic sentence
Imitation: All of a sudden his hand grabbed hers, everything then seemed right, and for the rest of their lives they lived happily.
6)As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all.
Type: A declarative sentence
Imitation: Since most of the kids had a good attitude, and I really appreciate that, they were most likely to get treats at the end of class.
7)I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.
Type:Loose sentence
Imitation: I went to Kauai because i wanted to live peacefully, and see if I could live the “Hawaiian style” living.
8)We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas.
Type: A long complex sentence
Imitation: The human life is becoming more and more disrespectful each day, there are many murders, beatings, and death, yet no one seems to do anything about it as if no one even cares, to this day I still do not understand why.
9)Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world.
Type: Imperative sentence
Imitation: In most religions you should always do the next right thing, yet most people still do not go by these rules, why is that?
10)The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type: A short simple sentence
Imitation:The sport baseball was that of the first most brilliant man that ever existed.
Chaz Pacleb
Hopes
1.The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
Your imitation of this sentence: The freshman have all their classes down campus.
2. He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader. Your imitation of this sentence: She walked into class flustered, hair a mess and papers in hand.
3. To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of sentence: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Your imitation of this sentence: Even after school, and practice I still have to do homework.
4. If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence: If she actually wants to know, then she will ask about it, and how it happened.
5. All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: From the moment I stepped of the boat, I knew this was my new home.
6. As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: They were nice guys, and I am their boss, so I gave them vacation.
7. I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Your imitation of this sentence: I go to school to learn, to sit in class and have teachers talk at me.
8. We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence: Computers are very complex, how they are made, how they work, how it processes information.
9. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world.
DeleteType of Sentence: An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Your imitation of this sentence: Go now in peace.
10. The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
Your imitation of this sentence: The real crime that was committed was that of the man in the corner who wore those pants.
Victor Sanchez
IDEAS
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: A compound sentence to show balance and parallelism
Your imitation of this sentence: As the people gathered in the town square, the robbery commenced.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: A periodic sentence to leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Your imitation of this sentence: Everybody in the train station suddenly began running, the reason being the giant lizard at their back.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence: Music is a means of letting go; to fully understand that is to use it to its fullest potential.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: The wheel bumped into the cup of water, which spilled over and onto my cell phone- if you must know why I’m in a bad mood.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: A Periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Your imitation of this sentence: As soon as he saw the car, the man’s breath was taken away, his dreams and ambitions were completely and utterly flipped.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type of Sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information
Your imitation of this sentence: Everyone was joyous because it was happy hour and the restaurant was packed.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: An interrogative sentence to force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence: The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: A compound sentence to show balance and parallelism
Your imitation of this sentence: People these days unsparingly use CO2, Natural Gas, and Coal in their everyday lives.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: Due to the lack of food in the shelter, everyone who had survived thus far was forced to move on into fray.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence forces the reader to think about what you are writing
Your imitation of this sentence: Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.
Mason Schwarze
Ideas
Sentence one)The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: Complex
Imitation: The waves of grain grew to unspeakable heights, until the ember of revenge dried up the life inside.
Sentence two) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it.
Type of Sentence: Exclamatory
Imitation: She quickly made her way down the crowded halls of school, thinking furiously “ One day I’m going to be top dog, while the rest of you pay the consequences”.
Sentence three)To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: Interrogative
Imitation: To achieve your future you must slay the beasts that taunt your nightmare, show gratitude to your past and present.
Sentence four) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: Periodic
Imitation: As his breath hitched his values and morals turned into dust, for he never these types of things could hurt so much.
Sentence five)All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: Short simple
Imitation: With a simple glance everything that held hope was gone.
Sentence six)As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type of Sentence: Declarative
Imitation: Though Lily never thought she would like kids and the mess that follows, yet she can admit they are little cuties, maybe she can actually enjoy being pregnant.
Sentence seven) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: Complex
Imitation: As the flowers sway from the cooling breeze, the tears of the colorless sky cries, ruining the beauty it once held.
Sentence eight)We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: Compound
Imitation; The past we had was dark, wars over freedom and toying the lives of people viewed as a lesser species, our present may be brighter, but for some it’s still dark and the desicion must be made ”who will make the sacrifices today?”.
Sentence nine)Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: Declarative
Imitation: She sits in her room staring at the ceiling like any bored teen would, thinking of how she should be spending her weekend at the beach, yet the peace and quiet felt relaxing, being grounded might be actually be worth it.
Sentence ten)The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: Short Simple
Imitation: The moon’s reflection over the lake was breathtaking.
Kassandra Iloreta
IDEAS
1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: A long complex sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Her books were resting peacefully on her desk, slowly collecting dust and other books over it.
2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: An exclamatory sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: What rubbish!
3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: A periodic sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Sought after since the beginning of man, yet never definitively reached because of its subjectiveness, success is a dream.
4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Well, don’t just take my word for it; go off and see how you like to be spit at, ridiculed, and beaten down for something you so strongly believe in, and see how you feel about it afterwards.
5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: But even the strongest have a weak spot.
Bryson Baligad
DeleteIDEAS
6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: A loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: When put into the mind of a 16-year old, sometimes life sucks.
7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: A compound sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: He was a million miles from a million dollars, but you could never spend his wealth.
8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: An imperative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: The words you say cannot be heard over your actions.
9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: An imperative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: So let us pick up our bags and carry on, because we have a long road ahead of us.
10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: But the real question is what came first; your thoughts or your actions?
Bryson Baligad
DeleteIDEAS
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDelete- Type of sentence: A declarative sentence that avoids any special emotional impact
- Imitation of this sentence: The woman stood in the city streets, surrounded by many large admirable buildings.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
-Type of sentence: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
- Imitation of this sentence: She ran as fast as she could, no excuses, she was going to finish this marathon a winner.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
-Type of Sentence: A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
- Imitation of this sentence: For one to succeed, they must first believe in themselves and all of their potential.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
-Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing
-Imitation of this sentence: In life you'll find that many people are very nosy, they want to know where you work, how much you are making, and how your social life is going, but the truth is that I don't care to share this information and that I would tell you if I felt the need to.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virginia Woolf
-Type of Sentence: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
- Imitation of this sentence: As soon as she set foot on the college campus, she felt accomplished, confident, and filled with happiness.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDelete-Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
- Imitation of this sentence: With final exams coming up, everybody was exhausted and stressed, too much going on in their minds because of all the studying having to be done.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
-Type of Sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
- Imitation of this sentence: I want to travel this world, I want to see the great unknown, go places that I never have before, experience pure adventure and happiness.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
-Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
-Imitation of this sentence: The sun just went down, it was dark (but not to dark to walk home) she took every step carefully, making sure she wouldn't trip and fall onto the very wet pavement.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
-Type of Sentence: An Imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Your imitation of this sentence: Always be truthful and nice to people, life is to short to live negatively.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
-Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence that can grab a reader's attention
Your imitation of this sentence: Sitting atop sleeping giant mountain, overlooking kauai, What a beautiful island we live on.
Aaryn Gray
IDEAS
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: Compound Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: With his deft hands, he unlocked the door.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: Exclamatory Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: “It’s time for this rat to get it’s tail cut off!” he exclaimed in anger.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: Periodic Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: As she shot her arrow towards the man, she closed her eyes; until at last, she heard the thud of impact.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence: “Why would he leave when he could stay?” she pondered quietly.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: As she stepped toward the speaker, she thought of her mother who had done the same many years ago.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type of Sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information
Your imitation of this sentence: Everyone knew that the crossing guards were dirty, she was prepared to bribe them for passage.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: Loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: He knew that the city was dangerous at night so he made sure to bring his friends with him.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: A compound sentence to show balance and parallelism
Your imitation of this sentence: Unbeknownst to him, he was being watched.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: An imperative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Now is the time to boldly face the strongest enemy: the enemy within!
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: He flaunted his new-found power.
Matthew Steinohrt
IDEAS
1. The gallows stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType: A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
Imitation: In a small yard separate from the main grounds of the prison stood the gallows, overgrown with tall prickly weeds.
2. He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. Counterparts, James Joyce.
Type: An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Imitation: They could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it, he muttered to himself as he quickly went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar.
3. To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. The Poet as Playwright, Archibald MacLeish
Type: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Imitation: In order to maintain the lustre of silver, rather than let it rust, one must take proper care of their silver--by cleaning it frequently.
4. If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type: A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
Imitation: If you really want to know the truth, which I don’t feel like going into, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, if you really want to hear about it.
5. All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world--all suffered a sea of change. Harriette Wilson, Virgina Woolf
Type: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Imitation: She immediately spotted the rusty little yellow volkswagen, sitting quietly in the junkyard pile, awaiting its fate in the car crusher.
6. As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Imitation: Considering the dire weather and poor surf conditions, and knowing his friend isn’t particularly in favor of this combination, Bob decided that they would spend the day indoors.
7. I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Imitation: I wished to live deliberately and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived; I went to the woods to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach.
It wouldn't all fit as one, so here's the rest
Delete8. We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life, Barbara Kingsolver
Type: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
Imitation: This culture we’ve created is hasty to undervalue education and breadth of experience, that discourages critical thinking and distrusts foreign ideas.
9. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. Inaugural Address, John F. Kennedy
Type: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information
Imitation: This new generation of Americans, who have been toughened by the unrelenting cruelty of the world, will not tolerate the undoing of human rights to which this nation has always been committed both at home and internationally.
10. The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type: A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
Imitation: The art of folklore originated with savage men who shared their stories ‘round the campfire.
Ruby Hawthorne
Ideas Academy
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
-Imitation of this sentence: The grass was lush and green growing in front of the cottage, with tiny flower buds sprouting out of the garden bed.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
-Imitation of this sentence: He quickly ran through the thick mass of people pushing ferociously through the crowd as two beast like men chased full speed after him, not stopping till suddenly he collapsed and was at the mercy of the beasts.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense till the very end.
-Imitation of this sentence: In the time it takes to brush your teeth, watch one tv advertisement and laugh at a knock knock joke, Joe finished the running race.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
-Imitation of this sentence: As I remember the smell of the campfire, heat of the fire, taste of the sweet fluffy marshmallows, and the chirp of the crickets at night, all makes me want to go camping in the woods again.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
-Imitation of this sentence: All of a sudden, the second her hand touched his, the moment her eyes locked and looked into the soul of the boy across from her, she fell in love.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
-Imitation of this sentence: Sitting on my porch with a soft breeze blowing my hair, my dog sitting at my feet, and my happy family surrounding me, I knew I was happy with my life.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
-Imitation of this sentence: I was sad because my surroundings were unhappy, no flowers bloomed, no warmth was given off, and no people surrounded me.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
-Imitation of this sentence: We live in a society where you can’t buy anything with a penny (compared to past times where candy cost 1 cent), college costs more than a sports car (compared to countries where college is free), and wealth is the symbol of success (compared to the past when family was the symbol of wealth and success).
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
-Imitation of this sentence: Don’t waste time, start following your dreams now!
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention
-Imitation of this sentence: A world where teachers gave no homework would be a good world.
Malia Hickey
IDEAS
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds.
ReplyDeleteType: A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
Imitation: The sandwich was peanut butter and jelly, it was placed next to the cookies and chips.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it.
Type: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Imitation: She drove to the mall, picked up her dress, and ate at the food court.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action.
Type: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Imitation: I searched all the different places I thought would be the one, places such as the park near my house, or the burger shack down the block, but the library was where I found Spots, my dog.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth.
Type: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Imitation: I wasn’t when I visited Japan, nor when I attended a class about zoology, but when I volunteered at an animal shelter I figured out my dream was to become a vet.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change.
Type: A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
Imitation: The lights, music, and laughter of the fair all excited Sally as she finally arrived.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all.
ReplyDeleteType: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Imitation: Due to the looming deadlines of Ryan’s final project in math class, he was unable to go to the movies with his friends.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.
Type: A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
Imitation: I planned to get white sprinkles on my frozen yogurt, but I realized when I got to the toppings section, they only had black sprinkles.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas.
Type: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Imitation: The country doesn’t realize the horrors of mass farms in America, they don’t see the cruel practices animals go through.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world.
Type: An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Imitation: Let us join together to fight this injustice brought upon us, let us fight for the freedom that is rightfully given to us.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type: A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
Imitation: The smallest mouse was one named Despereaux.
Jenna Stone
IDEAS
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: a compund sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: The sunset was incredibly beautiful, peaking over the soft mountains and illuminating the surface of the water.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: a declarative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: The way her shrill voice chanted the list of chores instantaneously brought a feeling of irritation over me.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: a periodic sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: feelings of love, hate, pity, annoyance, joy, and confusion all came rushing in at once, the minute I saw him.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: a loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: My mother meant a great deal to me, the way she packed my favorite lunches and would always know when something was wrong and how to fix it.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: an exclamatory sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Her soft worn down hands, the genuine smile, and her inept sense of protection and care, made me think back to my own mother and how much I miss her.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence:a periodic sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Seeing that we had so much in common, he made me laugh endlessly, and that he knew exactly what I was thinking, made me feel as if we were perfect for eachother.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: a long complex sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: I crawled over the fence and into the pasture, not sure exactly where I was headed I then jumped the second fence only to find the same boring field and forcing me to continue on to the third fence.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: an interrogative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Considering that local food is healthier yet more expensive, and big brand supermarket products are cheaper although do not hold the same nutritional value, would you rather shop locally or non-locally?
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: an imperative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: In order to be a good citizen one must be dedicated to their work, and kind to their people, one must always defend their country and be involved in their communities and last but not least one must be a helpful and valuable citizen.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: a short simple sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Diamonds are a girls best friend.
Megan Devin
IDEAS
1.The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds.
ReplyDeleteType: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Example: I heard something through the wall, I walked to the door and put my ear to it.
2.He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it.
Type: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
Example: Looking through the forest, when all at once the trees began to fall.
3.To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action.
Type: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Example: It starts at the age of five, continues till 18, it starts fun, goes to hatred, and becomes a celebration, you debate the use, and don’t understand, it gives you a future, oh school.
4.If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth.
Type: A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
Example: Directions are basically steps, to get places, to make things, and usually how to move along in life.
5.All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change.
Type: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Example: Suddenly nothing was the same, it smelled different, it was quieter, colder, yet lowered at the same time, he was alone and couldn’t figure out why.
6.As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all.
ReplyDeleteType: A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
Example: Things were looking up, the weather was nice and the water was blue.
7.I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.
Type: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Example: Looking through the keyhole at a tall figure.
8.We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas.
Type: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Example: I loved to be active and run on the field but sadly I am no longer able to, my legs are gone.
9.Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world.
Type: An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Example: Life give us the choice to make the decisions on where we want to go and its up to use to make the right decisions.
10.The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type: A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
Example: These rules are made to break and walls are meant to fall
IDEAS
Noah LaMadrid
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds.
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: A long complex sentence
My imitation: The chair stood in a dark corner, away from all the other furniture, collecting dust and debris.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it.
Type of Sentence: An exclamatory sentence
My imitation: The warrior jogged through the battle-worn grounds tiredly, thinking aloud that the enemy could all just kill themselves, because he was going to do for them it anyway.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action.
Type of Sentence: A compound sentence
My imitation: In order to achieve success, not as a reality check, willingness must find its own successful way to the achievements success requires--the willingness to try.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth.
Type of Sentence: A loose sentence
My imitation: If you must know, the first thing you’ll want to hear is how I’m doing at school, why I don’t give a rat’s ass about what other people say, and where I’m going in the future, but I won’t tell you the full story, if you want to know the truth.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change.
Type of Sentence: A periodic sentence, with suspense until the end
My imitation: All at once, the ceiling caved in, the floor twisted up, everything shook, his sense of belonging, his morales, his surroundings-- until he realized it was just a dream.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all.
Type of Sentence: A declarative sentence
My imitation: As all of the townsfolk had obedient motives and as my position in reference to them, being ruly and protective, was favorable to the feelings of respect, I soon grew to like being their King.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
My imitation: This sentence is way too powerful, I am not worthy to come up with a counter-part.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas.
DeleteType of Sentence: An imperative sentence
My imitation: We’ve strayed far off the path to success (considering our rivals’ constant victories, allbeit minute), undervaluing our attempts (compared with our potential), blatantly disregards our efforts (judging by what the majority of us contribute), and fails our requirements.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world.
Type of Sentence: A periodic sentence
My imitation: Let it be known, to friend and foe, that there is a new order in effect, this world, riddled with war, punctured by disease, proud of modifications (such as the abolishment of slavery); that all men are created equal, in this great nation America, to which we are committed without falter to uphold it.
John Quinlan
IDEAS
1. The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Your imitation of this sentence: The man stood there tall and brave among the others, and it was a sight for sore eyes.
2. He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: Exclamatory sentence used sparingly that will jolt the reader.
Your imitation of this sentence: The boy walked into class, looking to have woken up at that very second.
3.To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. “The Poet as Playwright,” Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end
Your imitation of this sentence: With school being done for the day I can relax, but i would then remember that i have homework that is due the next day.
4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence: If a person truly wanted to know, ask the person with a viable source.
5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: At the very moment i took my foot off the plane and onto California land, I knew I was home.
6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: My friends at school are so nice, they caught me up to date with deadlines when my homework and projects were due.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Your imitation of this sentence: My teachers teach me the right way of doing things while i sit down and listen to what they say.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence: technology is very advanced in our time and age, how they process all of our information on to a single device.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Your imitation of this sentence: Make peace, not war.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
Your imitation of this sentence: crimes that were committed were originally from that person that is located down campus.
Kristian sablay
Hopes
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: Short Simple Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: She burned her hand while reaching over the hot stove.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: Exclamatory Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: I can’t believe we won!
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: Periodic Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: After days of preparation, the group was finally ready to take on the other teams at the national competition.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: Compound Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: He made the cupcakes; she iced them.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: Interrogative Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Did you finish your homework?
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type of Sentence: Declarative Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Without looking where he was walking, he bumped into his Spanish teacher.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
DeleteType of Sentence: Loose Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: I was excited to finally meet my great grandmother, after years of hearing the stories of her life and the impact that she has had on our family and those around her.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: Long Complex Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Sarah, after spending days stuck indoors, despite the rain, decided to go outside anyway.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: Imperative Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: With millions of animals in kennels across the country, it is more beneficial to adopt a pet than to buy one from a breeder.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: Declarative Sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: The students neglected their responsibilities for as long as they could before realizing that they would eventually have to complete their assignments.
Marissa Nikolas
HOPES
sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Your imitation of this sentence: The horse in his stable, kept apart from the smelly pigs, galloped through the woods.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: exclamatory sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Into the farmers market, going from umbrellas to umbrellas, she bought locally grown produce because she wanted to eat healthier.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: compound sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: To become a successful, one can not only be determined but also one must be able to accept mistakes and challenges
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: If you want to be make me happy, some things you can do is do my homework, take me to go eat, buy me things and all the other corny crap people do, but I can’t promise you anything, I don’t like you.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: imperative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Everything happens in a blink of an eye
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: simple sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: With a warm welcome at the new school, loneliness is not a fear anymore.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: a loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Every morning I wake up to a remarkable view, which brings me back closer to home.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: exclamatory sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Under the sun, a girl who enjoys the beach a lot, finds herself tumbling through a massive wave.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at how and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: short simple sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Every day I look forward to feel the sun rays beaming on my skin.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: imperative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: It was one of those days to sleep in but I awoke by the disturbance of the Hawaiian alarm clock, the chickens.
Sincerely
Zhaira Agrade
HOPES
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: Compound sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: The Children played on the play ground, separated from the adults in the house.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: Exclamatory sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: He walked on to the soccer field thinking of the chance of winning because he was going to have a good game.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: periodic sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Despite heavy winds and nearly impenetrable ground fog, the plane landed safely
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: a compound sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Autumn bought some new shoes, and she wore them to a party, and she looked great.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: short simple sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Darn you Autumn
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
ReplyDeleteType of Sentence: periodic sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Hard work, its pushes you to you limits, and it makes you stronger.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: we must be wary of conclusions drawn from the ways of the social insects, since their evolutionary track lies so far from ours.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: long complex sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Autumn spontaneously decided she wasn’t going to end up locked inside her room all day forcible doing her grammer homework assignments and stepped out her front door to watch a movie with her friends, one of whom had also not completed such an assignment, making the experience literally a rebel’s night out.
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: compound sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: When Autumn found a bundle of flowers sitting on her doorstep upon entry to her house, she immediately realized with all joy that she truly did love him after all, and that Denmark loves her just the same.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: exclamatory sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Oh my goodness Autumn I can't believe it!
Stephanie Cram
Hopes
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds.
ReplyDeleteType: A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
My Imitation: The pillow sat on the couch.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it.
Type: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
My Imitation: The shotgun shot blasted the can into a million pieces
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action.
Type: Periodic sentence
My Imitation: Due to the constant rain and the landslides, the bridge was closed.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth.
Type:A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
My Imitation: It wasn't a day, a week or even a month, but a year before the swelling went down in by severely broken finger.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change.
Type: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
My Imitation: The moment i set foot back in Hawaii, I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life here.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all.
Type: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
My Imitation: After all my homework and all my chores were done, I realized I was free to do whatever I want over the weekend.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.
Type: Loose sentence
My Imitation: I dream of going to college in California, as it is not too far away from home, it has nice weather, and friends and family are only a drive away.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas.
Type: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
My Imitation: We live in a society where you can’t buy anything with a penny (compared to past times where candy cost 1 cent), college costs more than a sports car (compared to countries where college is free), and wealth is the symbol of success (compared to the past when family was the symbol of wealth and success).
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world.
Type: An imperative sentence
My Imitation: Go ahead, make my day
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type: A short-simple sentence
My Imitation: Lasagna is a very good dinner food
KAI HARRISON
ReplyDeleteIDEAS
This was posted by Ms. Carlson for Keisha Aki
ReplyDeleteSentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
Type of sentence: A loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: There was a tall painting in the corner of the room, mixed with a bunch of different colors that was very appealing to the eye.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: An exclamatory sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: She took a deep breath slowly, smelling the salty air in the distance knowing she was going to enjoy her last day of break.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: A periodic sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: To be successful, one must know how to fail, not to keep failing, but to work harder not to.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: A compound sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Vaccines are good to have since they help you become immune to the different types of viruses and disease because you actually get injected with a small dose of the virus to help your body recognize the virus and if it is seen again in the body your immune system will automatically destroy it, but since viruses also become immune to some medication the vaccines become stronger each year.
2nd half of Keisha's Posting:
ReplyDeleteSentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: A interrogative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: The fact that everything pointed in the worse situation possible, she kept her head up and tried to change the perspective.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
Type of Sentence: A declarative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Not only was she smart and athletic she was a good friend as well.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: A loose sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Going to Europe would have opened my eyes more and have gave have me an experience of a lifetime, but I couldn't raise enough money.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Dont forget that the customer wants her hair short (but not short like Dora's), her hair highlighted red (make it look natural), and her eyebrows waxed (don't make them look like the Nike logo).
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: An imperative sentence
Your imitation of this sentence: Dont drink and drive because there are many casualties caused by the neglect ion of this little phrase.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: a short simple sentence can grab the reader's attention.
Your imitation of this sentence:The complexity of these sentences are herendous
Sentence 1.) The gallons stood in a small yard, separate from the main grounds of the prison and overgrown with tall prickly weeds. Burmese Days, George Orwell.
ReplyDeleteType of sentence: A declarative sentence will avoid any special emotional impact.
Your imitation of this sentence: The pillow sits at the edge of my bed covered in hair and dust.
Sentence 2.) He went through the narrow alley of Temple Bar quickly, muttering to himself that they could all go to hell because he was going to have a good night of it. "Counterparts," James Joyce.
Type of sentence: A loose sentence will tell the reader in advance how to interpret your information.
Your imitation of this sentence: The cat leaped over the fence, its head diving toward the ground and its tail following right after.
Sentence 3.) To regain the stage in its own character, not as a mere emulation of prose, poetry must find its own poetic way to the mastery the stage demands--the mastery of action. "The Poet as Playwright," Archibald MacLeish
Type of Sentence: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Your imitation of this sentence: With the leaves brushing slightly against each other and the breeze whispering softly in my ear, the forest is such a calming place to be.
Sentence 4.) If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you really want to know the truth. Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger
Type of Sentence: A long complex sentence can show what information depends on other information.
Your imitation of this sentence: The children run cheerily away from their friend who chases after them in a game of tag.
Sentence 5.) All at once, the instant her foot touched those shifting sands, everything wobbled; her character, her principles, her world---all suffered a sea of change. "Harriette Wilson" Virgina Woolf
Type of Sentence: A compound sentence can emphasize balance and parallelism.
Your imitation of this sentence: It's as if she is the sun and I am the moon; the two are very much different, but one cannot exist without the other.
Sentence 6.) As most of these Custom House officers had good traits and as my position in reference to them, being paternal and protective, was favorable to the growth of friendly sentiments, I soon grew to like them all. The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne
DeleteType of Sentence: A periodic sentence will leave the reader in suspense until the very end.
Your imitation of this sentence: Although I may torment him and scold him when he asks up, it's very evident that he's grown rather fond of me.
Sentence 7.) I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived. Walden, Henry David Thoreau
Type of Sentence: An exclamatory sentence, used sparingly, will jolt the reader.
Your imitation of this sentence: Near the ocean is such a lovely place to be.
Sentence 8.) We've created for ourselves a culture that undervalues education (compared with the rest of the industrialized world, to say the least), undervalues breadth of experience (compared with our potential), downright discourages critical thinking (judging from what the majority of us watch and read), and distrusts foreign ideas. "How Mr. Dewey Decimal Saved My Life," Barbara Kingsolver
Type of Sentence: An interrogative sentence will force the reader to think about what you are writing.
Your imitation of this sentence: Why would one person with so much potential waste it on such a mundane, mediocre job?
Sentence 9.) Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage, and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at hoe and around the world. "Inaugural Address," John F. Kennedy
Type of Sentence: An imperative sentence will make it clear that you want the reader to act right away.
Your imitation of this sentence: In order to become the person you really want to be you have to act upon the things you really want to do.
Sentence 10.) The real art that dealt with life directly was that of the first men who told their stories round the savage camp-fire.
Type of Sentence: A short simple sentence can grab a reader's attention.
Your imitation of this sentence: Serial killers are the most fun people to learn about.
Erica Cabalona
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