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Periodic Sentence

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A periodic sentence is a sentence structure in which the main idea or independent clause is placed at the end, after one or more dependent clauses or phrases. This creates suspense and emphasizes the main point.

AP course connection

Topic 4NBfAIWbSNqKByP8FjzyJ: Multiple Choice Questions (Style)

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