"Grammar checkers aren't much help with sentence variety," says Diana Hacker. "It takes a human ear to recognize when and why sentence variety is required."
Definition of sentence variety-
In a composition, sentence variety refers to the practice of varying the length and structure of sentences to avoid monotony and provide appropriate emphasis.
Sentence variety is a technique used by writers to help readers understand which ideas are most important, which ideas support or explain other ideas, and so on. The variety of sentence structures is also an aspect of style and voice."
Strategy for evaluating sentence variety-
- Write the opening words of each of your sentences in one column on a piece of paper. Then consider whether you need to change the beginnings of some of your sentences.
- Determine the number of words in each sentence in another column. Then consider whether you need to shorten some of your sentences.
- List the different types of sentences in a third column (exclamatory, declarative, interrogative, and so on). Then... edit your sentences as necessary.
Definition of textual reference terms-
Referential words such as above/below, preceding/following, and overleaf describe a document's location and provide guidance to the reader. These words have no real meaning within the text, but they do indicate other parts of the text to the reader. Some words (above, below) are frequently used in both informal and formal texts. Other words (aforementioned, hereinafter) are mostly used in formal texts, such as legal documents.
Here are some common textual reference terms that we use in a variety of documents.
Conclusion-
The practice of varying the length and structure of sentences in a composition to avoid monotony and provide appropriate emphasis is referred to as sentence variety. Referential words like above/below, preceding/following, and overleaf describe the location of a document and guide the reader.
