Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
periodic-sentence
Noun
/ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk ˈsɛntəns/
Definition
A periodic sentence is a long and frequently complex sentence that is not grammatically complete until the end.
Examples
- Although he was tired and hungry, he continued to work until he completed the project.
- In spite of the rain and cold, we decided to go for a hike, eager to enjoy nature.
Meaning
It creates suspense by delaying the completion of the thought until the last moment, making the reader wait for the main point.
Synonyms
- Complex Sentence
- Suspenseful Sentence
- Extended Sentence
