1. The art of styling sentences
Pattern 9

2. Repetition of a Key Term
S V key term dash/comma repeated key term

3. Explanation
Repeat a key word in a modifying phrase attached to the main clause
You may repeat it exactly or in another form
Ex: breath may become breathtaking
You may vary the pattern by using a dash instead of a comma

4. Notes Be sure the word is worth repeating
Be sure that the attached phrase with the repeated word is not a complete sentence

5. Examples
We live in our individual worlds-our inner worlds, the worlds of the mind.
She suddenly felt filled with joy-a joy she could not explain but that she gladly embraced
We all have problems but we can find a solution, a solution that works, a solution that is equitable.

6. Exercises
The fireworks in the parade were amazing, amazing in _________, amazing also in _________________.
Polite-polite to ____________, polite to __________-the lawyer managed to sooth a tense situation.
The faithful worshipers believed the religious leader to be a compassionate man, compassionate to ___________________.