Tag Archives: Sentence (linguistics)

Order matters how?

Posted on September 12, 2013 by knlistman

While diction determines word choice, syntax determines where the words are placed. Language without syntax are words strung together with no method to the madness–in other words, nonsense. Our normal syntax mimics what we have heard before. Unique syntax requires mixing … Continue reading →

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Keep it moving

Posted on August 23, 2013 by knlistman

One of the solutions touted to teach writing to the literary challenged adolescent has been the use of a device called the “freeze frame.” Named after the cinematographic technique that stops the action for added intensity. It was intended to … Continue reading →

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