Creative Grammar
Breaking Rules for Style (C1)
Fragments
Incomplete sentences used for speed, shock, or emphasis.
Darkness. Silence. Then, a scream.
The Stream
Long sentences to show chaos, panic, or endless thoughts.
He ran and he didn't look back because the fear was rising and his heart was pounding...
Polysyndeton
Using "and" repeatedly to make a list feel overwhelming or endless.
We have homework and tests and projects and exams.
The Storm ⛈️
Notice the changing rhythm.
1. The Beginning
Clouds gathered. Black. Heavy. The wind stopped. Not a sound.
2. The Action
Suddenly the rain crashed down and the trees bent sideways and people started running for cover while the thunder shook the ground.
3. The Mess
There was mud and water and branches and trash everywhere.
🔍 Style Analysis:
- Part 1: Short sentences create tension.
- Part 2: Long sentence creates panic/speed.
- Part 3: Repeated "and" makes the mess seem huge.
Style Match 🎨
Match the sentence to the effect.
"Silence. Nothing but silence."
"I ate and ate and ate."
Which is best for a panic scene?
Mission 📝
Write creatively!
Topic: The Race 🏃♂️
Write 3 sentences describing a race.
- 1. (Start - Tension): Ready. Set. Go.
- 2. (Running - Speed): _____________________ (Use "and")
- 3. (Finish - Exhaustion): _____________________ (Fragment)