Invitation To Notice.
“The people of Bone Gap called Finn a lot of things, but none of them was his name.”
In the textbox, explain 3 things you notice about the example sentence. Remember to focus on the structure of the sentence and not on the content. Think about how the author put the words together and not what the sentence is about.
1. The sentence has a complex structure: The sentence consists of multiple clauses connected by the coordinating conjunction "but." It starts with the independent clause "The people of Bone Gap called Finn a lot of things," and it is followed by the dependent clause "none of them was his name." This structure adds complexity to the sentence and creates a contrast between the various things people called Finn and his actual name.
2. The sentence uses a negative in the dependent clause: The dependent clause "none of them was his name" introduces a negative statement by using the word "none," indicating that none of the things people called Finn were his actual name. This use of a negative adds emphasis to the contrast between the names people called him and his true identity.
3. The sentence uses repetition: The sentence repeats the word "of" in the phrase "The people of Bone Gap." This repetition adds emphasis to the fact that the people of Bone Gap were the ones who called Finn different names. It also contributes to the overall rhythm and flow of the sentence.