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This AP English Language study guide covers syntax (sentence structure) and diction (word choice) for persuasive writing. It reviews four sentence structures (simple, compound, complex, compound-complex), other sentence development techniques (active/passive voice, parallelism, anaphora, rhetorical questions), and aspects of diction (formal/informal, connotation/denotation, specificity). It also explains how to apply these concepts to enhance writing for emphasis, sophistication, and tone/mood, and provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 12
Which of the following sentences is the best example of a simple sentence? 🚀
The sun was shining, and the birds were singing
Because it was raining, we stayed inside
The cat slept
Although the game was long, it was also exciting, and we all had fun