Modifier
Definition
A modifier is a word or phrase that provides additional information about another word in a sentence. It adds detail, description, clarification, limitation, or emphasis.
Related terms
Descriptive Language/Adjectives/Adverbs/Nouns/Phrases/Clauses: Different types of modifiers that provide specific details about people, places, things, actions, or qualities.
Limiting Modifier: A modifier that narrows down the meaning of a word or phrase by specifying its quantity, quality, or extent.
Misplaced Modifier: A modifier that is not placed close enough to the word it modifies, causing confusion or ambiguity in the sentence.
"Modifier" appears in:
Study guides (1)
AP English Language - 5.3 Using modifiers to qualify an argument and convey perspective
Practice Questions (2)
What is the purpose of using a modifier in a claim/argument?
What is the difference between a qualifier and a modifier?
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