Highlights key ideas; creates emphasis. Example: Fear is a powerful motivator.

Creates rhythm and emphasizes equal importance. Example: We came, we saw, we conquered.

Shows understanding of nuanced ideas; adds sophistication.

Subject performs the action; creates stronger writing.

Subject receives the action; can sound weak.

Using sophisticated language; creates a formal tone.

Using everyday language; creates a casual tone.

Repeating a word or phrase; emphasizes the repeated element and creates rhythm.

Using precise terms; makes arguments clear and convincing.

Engages the audience and prompts reflection without seeking a direct answer.

Creates a sophisticated, authoritative, and respectful impression.

Creates a casual, relatable, and friendly impression.

Evokes feelings of sadness, seriousness, and reflection.

Evokes feelings of happiness, optimism, and excitement.

Conveys confidence, directness, and conviction.

Conveys uncertainty, doubt, and tentativeness.

Creates humor through irony and mockery, often with a critical edge.

Creates vivid imagery and engages the reader's senses.

Aims to convince the reader of a particular viewpoint or course of action.

Expresses disapproval or judgment, often highlighting flaws or weaknesses.

One independent clause.

Two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

One independent clause and one or more dependent clauses.

Two or more independent clauses and one or more dependent clauses.

Connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank (FANBOYS).

A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

Modify or describe nouns.

Modify or describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

The verb must agree in number (singular or plural) with its subject.

A group of related words that does not contain a subject and a verb.