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ERIC Number: EJ218275
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980
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Syntactic Complexity in Narration and Argument at Three Grade Levels.
Crowhurst, Marion
Canadian Journal of Education, v5 n1 p6-13 1980
Study examined the effect of mode of discourse (narration and argument) on the syntactic complexity of compositions written by sixth, tenth, and twelfth graders. At each level, syntactic complexity was greater in argument. Findings suggested that while syntactic complexity increases with age, increases tend to level off earlier in narrative writing. (DS)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Communication Skills, Comparative Analysis, Difficulty Level, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts, Language Skills, Narration, Persuasive Discourse, Syntax, Verbal Ability, Writing (Composition), Writing Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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