periodic+sentence


 * Pronunciation**: peer-ee-od-ik sen-tuns


 * Audio Pronunciation**: http://say.expressivo.com/gifcsjvw


 * Definition**:A sentence that is not grammatically complete until its end. Periodicity is accomplished by the use of parallel phrases or clauses at the opening or by the use of dependent clauses preceding the independent clause; that is, the kernel of thought contained in the subject/verb group appears at the end of a succession of modifiers. The periodic sentence is effective when it is used to arouse interest and curiosity, to hold an idea in suspense before its final revelation.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"Periodic Sentence." __Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia__. 20 May 2007. 27 Sept. 2007 
 * Attributions**:

"Text to speech." __AT&T.com__. 5 June 2007 <[|http://www.research.att.com/~ttsweb/tts/demo.php>**Word]**: Periodic Sentence