Using inversion and asyndeton to craft interesting sentence structures
I can experiment with a range of different sentence structures to make my creative writing more engaging.
Using inversion and asyndeton to craft interesting sentence structures
I can experiment with a range of different sentence structures to make my creative writing more engaging.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An inverted sentence reverses the natural order of a sentence.
- Using an inverted sentence structure is a good way to vary syntax to make your writing more engaging.
- Asyndeton uses a list with no conjunctions whilst polysyndeton uses a list with a repeated conjunction.
- Asyndeton creates a fast pace whereas polysyndeton creates a slower pace.
- You can create interesting sentence structures by adding a climactic structure to your writing.
Keywords
Syntax - the order of words in a sentence
Inverted - changed from its normal position by being ordered in the opposite way
Asyndeton - the omission of conjunctions between parts of a sentence
Polysyndeton - repetition of conjunctions in close succession within a sentence
Common misconception
Lists cannot add sophistication to your writing.
Varying the way we write lists can make our writing more sophisticated.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
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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