đš Grammar in Context: Rules That Live
Grammar isnât meant to restrict your writingâitâs there to sharpen it. In fact, many great authors play with grammar rules on purpose. The key is knowing why youâre bending the rule.
Subtopic: Fragments for Dramatic Effect
Fragments can mimic thought.
âSilence. Then a scream.â
Though technically incomplete, theyâre powerful when used sparingly in fiction or personal essays. Exams reward styleâjust know the rule before you break it.
Subtopic: Sentence Patterns Build Tone
Repetition, parallelism, and contrast in grammar create tone.
â âIt was cold. It was dark. It was over.â â Emphasizes bleakness.
In essays, mirroring structure helps argument clarity. In stories, it builds mood.