Subordination
The grammatical linking of a dependent clause to an independent clause using subordinating conjunctions. Subordination creates hierarchical relationships between ideas.
Real World
Malala Yousafzai's UN speech uses subordination ('Although I am one girl among many, I speak for all') to acknowledge humility while asserting authority — a deliberate rhetorical move.
Exam Focus
Name the specific subordinating conjunction, state the relationship it signals (concession, cause, condition), and explain the rhetorical effect.
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