The Art of Styling Sentences Pattern 7

An Internal Series of Appositives or Modifiers S dash/parenthesis app, app, app dash/parenthesis V mod, mod, mod An Internal Series of Appositives or Modifiers

The series of appositives or modifiers anywhere in sentence Appositives rename and modifiers describe You can select parentheses to enclose appositives or modifiers Unlike appositive, modifier does not take the place of another word Explanation

They learned the qualities of sportsmanship-cooperation, practice, and dedication-by studying their coach’s example. The basic writing skills (good vocabulary, knowledge of grammar, sense of style) can be learned by almost anyone. Examples

Some television shows- ______________ and ___________, and _______________- often help us relax. Which movie or television personality- ________________ or _____________ or ____________-do you think will win the Oscar? Exercises

Now, write your own sentence using this pattern