Syntax -- Term Origins and Stylistic Schemes

Question 1

What does syntax come from?

Answer 1

“syn” together “tax” arrangement.

Question 2

Syntax meaning

Answer 2

Arrangement of words

Question 3

Scheme comes from

Answer 3

“schema” meaning form

Question 4

Scheme meaning

Answer 4

A deliberate and artful deviation from the ordinary arrangement of words

Question 5

Stylistic Scheme: Parallelism

Answer 5

Repetition of syntactical structure in related phrases or clauses

Question 6

Parallelism Example

Answer 6

“For the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.” The declaration of independence

Question 7

Types of Parallelism

Answer 7

Isocolon, Climactic Parallelism, and Antithesis

Question 8

Isocolon: Parallelism

Answer 8

A sentence with words/phrases/clauses in structural similarity so that elements of equal importance have equal development and often equal length.

Question 9

Isocolon Example

Answer 9

“It is certain that if you were to behold the whole women, there is that dignity in her aspect, that composure in her motion, that complexity in her manner, that if form makes you hope, her merit makes you fear” Richard Steele Spectator No

Question 10

Climactic Parallelism

Answer 10

A sentence with w/p/c in structural similarity so that elements are in order of increasing importance.

Question 11

Example of climactic parallelism

Answer 11

I came I saw I conquered. I think we’ve reached a point of great decision, not just for our nation not only for all humanity but for life upon earth.

Question 12

Antithesis: Parallelism

Answer 12

Juxtaposition of contrasting phrases or clauses in parallel structure.

Question 13

Antithesis example

Answer 13

Love is an ideal thing marriage a real thing. It was the best of times it was the worst of times. We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.