Literary notes about Syntax (AI summary)
In literature, "syntax" is not only viewed as the set of rules governing the arrangement of words in a sentence but also as a tool for creative expression and even technical precision. Some writers critique a lack or violation of syntax to underline a character’s disregard for conventional language, while others celebrate its musical or rhythmic properties to enhance narrative style ([1],[2],[3],[4]). Educational texts devote significant attention to syntax, emphasizing its role in correctly forming sentences and conveying clear meaning ([5],[6],[7],[8]). Meanwhile, technical writings use the term to precisely describe command structures and programming instructions, merging linguistic tradition with modern functionality ([9],[10],[11]).
- "Them children haven't a bit of manners," declared Mrs. Van Wyck, in sublime disregard of syntax.
— from The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe; Or, There's No Place Like Home by Amanda M. Douglas - There is a sad want of style, accompanied by a complete disregard of syntax, orthography, and punctuation.
— from The Catholic World, Vol. 03, April to September, 1866 by Various - Tell him — Tell him the page I didn't write; Tell him I only said the syntax, And left the verb and the pronoun out.
— from Poems by Emily Dickinson, Three Series, Complete by Emily Dickinson - Language acquires scope in the same way, by its kindly infidelities; its metaphors and syntax lend experience perspective.
— from The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress by George Santayana - in simple sentence, syntax of, 1540-1570 , see Subjunctive ; imper., uses of, 1571-1586 , see Imperative ; indic.
— from A Latin Grammar for Schools and Colleges by George Martin Lane - Part III contains nineteen lessons, and is concerned primarily with the study of syntax and of subjunctive and irregular verb forms.
— from Latin for Beginners by Benjamin L. D'Ooge - CURME, GEORGE O. Syntax; a grammar of the English language.
— from U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1958 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office - Syntax is that department of grammar which treats of the constructions of words.
— from An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises by Frank Edgar Farley and George Lyman Kittredge - To send mail from one Dialcom system to another, use the syntax 6007:EWP002.
— from The Online World by Odd De Presno - NAPLPS ——— North American Presentation-Level Protocol Syntax.
— from The Online World by Odd De Presno - The X.400 addressing syntax is very different from domain addressing.
— from The Online World by Odd De Presno
