is this syntax because the author uses short sentences "why, no one on our side had even though of firing a gun, because when you came right down to it, we didn't like guns and did not believe in them"
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Do you consider that to be a short sentence??
no ,but the sentences are combined together run on
could this be diction
That's not a run-on. That's a complex sentence. It has one main (independent) clause and two subordinate (dependent) clauses.
The syntax of the sentence tells me what kind of sentence it is.
Diction refers to the author's choice of words.
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so this is not a syntax so could this be a diction
no its not a diction and not a syntax is this correct
There is no correct terminology as "a syntax" or "a diction."
What are your exact directions for this?
The syntax in the provided sentence appears to be arranged in short sentences for stylistic purposes. It helps to convey a certain tone or rhythm to the writing. To confirm this, let's break down the syntax and analyze the sentence:
"Why, no one on our side had even thought of firing a gun, because when you came right down to it, we didn't like guns and did not believe in them."
1. "Why": This interjection at the beginning is used to express surprise or emphasis. It sets the tone and grabs the reader's attention.
2. "No one on our side had even thought of firing a gun": This sentence communicates the idea that nobody among the author's group had considered using a gun.
3. "Because when you came right down to it": This phrase introduces the reasoning or explanation for why they had not thought of firing a gun.
4. "We didn't like guns and did not believe in them": This sentence summarizes the main reason why they hadn't considered using guns. It emphasizes their personal beliefs and aversions towards firearms.
By using short sentences and phrases, the author is able to emphasize each individual thought or idea, making it more impactful and memorable for the reader.