English fragment?
I often see fragments in novels.
Is it possible/ allowed to write fragment in English novels?
If it is Yes, then what should I take note of when writing a fragment in novels?
Or, fragment is only allowed for informal books/leisure reading/blogs?
Do big writers use fragments in their works? I mean literature works.
Can I write the following sentence?
Sam, later on, hazily came to realize. This was a funeral. A funeral for the great man.
Please answer in details.
Thank you so much.
Favorite Answer
In formal writing – textbooks, reports – fragments are unacceptable.
However, that said, the fragments you suggested do not work. You would need to combine the first two fragments as follows. The last one could stand as is:
Sam, later on, hazily came to realize this was a funeral. A funeral for the great man.
I might also suggest starting the sentence with “Later on.”
Later on, Sam hazily came to realize this was a funeral. A funeral for the great man.
Best wishes,
Lukerdog (an English teacher)
It’s OK as long as it makes sense with what has gone before.
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