'Journey to the Centre of the Earth': explaining how a writer uses sentence structures for effect
I can explain how different sentence types work together to create an overall effect.
'Journey to the Centre of the Earth': explaining how a writer uses sentence structures for effect
I can explain how different sentence types work together to create an overall effect.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Writers vary the position of subordinate clauses in a sentence, to alter pace, tension and emphasis
- Writers vary the types of sentence used (interrogative, exclamatory, declarative and imperative) to convey emotion
- When analysing sentences, give precise examples from the text
- When analysing sentences, break down the effect of different sentence structures in detail
Common misconception
Main and subordinate clauses are merely grammatical terms not worthy of analysis.
A writer's decision to use subordinate and main clauses is a creative choice. Their use can achieve different things (e.g. tension, pace).
Keywords
Science Fiction - Fiction based on imagined scientific or technological advances or major social or environmental changes.
Main clause - A clause in a sentence that can form a complete sentence when standing alone.
Subordinate clause - A clause in a sentence that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It complements a main clause.
Interrogative sentence - Sentences that ask a question.
Exclamatory sentence - Sentences that express sudden or strong emotions.
Equipment
There is a copy of the extract from 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' available in the additional materials.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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