๐Ÿ“šap english literature review

Syntax

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Syntax refers to the arrangement of words and phrases in a sentence or line of poetry. It determines the order and structure of language to convey meaning.