Compound sentence
A sentence containing two or more independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions or semicolons. Compound sentences show equal relationship between ideas.
Real World
Martin Luther King Jr. used compound structures such as 'Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere' to balance two equal ideas and create a memorable, rhythmic parallelism.
Exam Focus
Comment on the coordinating conjunction used — 'but' signals contrast, 'and' accumulates, 'or' presents choice — each creates a distinct effect.
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