The Art of Styling Sentences [Paperback]

K.D. Sullivan (Author), Ann Longknfe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 8, 2001 | ISBN-10: 0764121812 | ISBN-13: 978-0764121814 | Edition: 4th

Accepted writing style conventions change very slowly, but they do change. That is all the more reason why this favorite reference book for students, writers, and educators requires periodic updating. In this new edition, the authors review the fundamentals of correct sentence structure, then present twenty basic sentence patterns that encompass virtually every effective way of writing simple, compound, and complex sentences. They give advice on ways to vary rhythm and sentence patterns to produce a more interesting writing style. Example sentences as well as brief essays by recognized writers are presented and analyzed. This brand-new edition, updated with many contemporary examples of fine writing style, will inspire both students and seasoned writers to make their own essays sing.

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Writing style conventions change slowly, but they do change. This new edition presents an up-to-date review of the fundamentals of correct sentence structure and demonstrates twenty basic sentence patterns that encompass virtually every effective way of writing sentences. You?ll find advice on ways to vary rhythm and sentence patterns that result in a more interesting writing style. Example sentences as well as brief essays by recognized writers are presented and analyzed. This brand-new edition, updated with many examples of the best in contemporary style, will inspire you to make your own essays sing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 4th edition (December 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764121812
• ISBN-13: 978-0764121814
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Theory meets practice., January 4, 2007

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Humberto A. Mancuso Jr. (Campinas, SP Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Styling Sentences (Paperback)

Chapter one covers sentence parts briefly and is useful for anyone who needs a brief grammar refresher. Then the authors explore twenty sentence patterns, including several variations. What I liked most in this book is that after each pattern you will find explanations, examples (including professional samples) and exercises. Pattern layout is simple but effective and will allow you to write almost any sentence in English. All you need to do is to apply these styling patterns to your own sentences.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Kindle version needs a better TOC!, July 31, 2011

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R. HIll "dcorner4now" (IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Styling Sentences (Kindle Edition)

I have the print version and use it as an exercise tool for creating poetic structures based on different sentence patterns. I decided it would be useful to have the Kindle version as a ready reference. Big mistake. The TOC does not list the patterns beyond number 3~navigation is such a headache. Also the graphics are pale gray and difficult to read. This is an example of a shoddy Kindle conversion.

45 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tips on styling sentences., July 10, 2008

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Happy-go-lucky "Rita" (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Styling Sentences (Paperback)

A great book on sentence variety. Examples of stunning sentences. Not a book to be overlooked. A must-have for any aspiring writer or student.
This book is the one I most consult on sentence variety. From much use, mine has gone dog-eared and well-thumbed.

If you love this book, then you will really love the other books, those of the below:

The first three MUST-SEE books by by Don Killgallon.
1. "Sentence Composing for High School: A Worktext on Sentence Variety and Maturity."
2. "Sentence Composing for College: A Worktext on Sentence Variety and Maturity"
3. "Grammar for High School: A Sentence-Composing Approach"

All these first three books above are the must-haves for all aspiring writers and students. They all teach sentence variety and has examples of stunning sentences.

Also, get this book below.

4. "Sentence Combining: A Composing Book" by William Strong.

A lovely, charming book with lively examples of sentences. Great exercises for brainstorming - sentence-composing helps combat any Writer's Block as it did for me. I often bring this lightweight book with me into cafes. Great readings with my teas and lattes.