Coordination in AP English Language

Definition

Coordination refers to the grammatical structure in which two or more equal ideas are joined together using coordinating conjunctions like "and," "but," or "or." It creates a balanced and parallel relationship between the ideas.

Related terms

Subordination:

Subordination refers to the grammatical structure in which one idea is dependent on another and takes a lower position in the sentence. It creates a hierarchy between ideas, with one being more important than the other.

Parallelism:

Parallelism is the repetition of similar grammatical structures within a sentence or paragraph, creating balance and rhythm.

Conjunctions: Conjunctions are words that connect different parts of a sentence. Coordinating conjunctions specifically join equal ideas together.