Which of these definitions best defines “syntax”?
A A collection of words that is similar in meaning
B Words that mean different things when put together
C Words or phrases that are spelled the same way forward as backward
D The arrangement and sequence of words in sentences, clauses, and phrases
__________ is a rhetorical device in which the same grammatical structure is used within a sentence or paragraph to show that two or more ideas have equal importance. It is also used to provide emphasis, clarity, and coherence to ideas and sentences.
A Metaphor
B Parallel structure
Syntax only depends on whether or not your sentence uses verbs, nouns, and adjectives.
A True
B False
Syntax is a poetic device that is only relevant to reading and writing poetry.
A True
B False
A(n) _________ is a departure from the customary arrangement of words. Because we are accustomed to the word order of “subject-verb-object” or “subject-verb-complement,” these kinds of sentences can be used for emphasis.
A Inversion
B Metaphor
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