....I'm doing my coursework for English and it's on Textual Analysis. The article i'm analysing is a persuasive one, and there are a lot of short sentences used. What is the effect of short sentences on the reader?
2007-01-07 06:00:56 · 10 answers · asked by Georgina 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
the rhetorical purpose of short sentences is to provide the reader with insight to the speaker. the speaker may be trying to convey a fast paced idea... for instance the speaker may be thinking, and the short sentences convey the fast and incomplete thought process. Usually, short sentence structure conveys intense emotion. Short sentences are very powerful esp. in poetry
2007-01-07 06:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by Peace Love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get the readers attention and to get a sufficient amount of information across is a short space of time. Alliteration and onomatopoeia is often used for effect in persuasive writing.
2007-01-07 06:06:17 · answer #2 · answered by Little miss naughty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the answers above are right - but remember, you are the reader of the article and the question is what is the effect on the reader....so how does it make you feel?
2007-01-07 06:12:13 · answer #3 · answered by Bellasmum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Short sentences = capture the attention of the reader's.
use powerful, emotive words which can quickly bring the reader's opinion round to their ideas if that makes sense, appeals to all reader abilities, makes it appear more realistic, summarises their points quickly
2007-01-07 06:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by purpletear2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a short sentence creates attention and draws interest to the subject
2007-01-07 06:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by Dean A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to put a point a cross with effect . short sentances are used for effect . like power .
2007-01-07 06:03:09 · answer #6 · answered by lauren a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It keeps you interested, it keeps you focused, you don't get distracted by long sentences or phrases.
2007-01-08 02:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by --Lost in this world-- 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well heres a short sentence. DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK!!
2007-01-07 06:10:03 · answer #8 · answered by S 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It keeps you concentrating, it requires less effort.
2007-01-07 06:02:55 · answer #9 · answered by Oldgirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IT WOULD TEND TO KEEP YOU FOCUSED.
2007-01-07 06:11:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋