Syntax tree
Definition
A visual representation of a syntactic structure, in which the grammatical hierarchy is displayed through nodes and branches. Nomenclature can vary depending on the chosen theoretical framework.
Related Terms
Parse tree
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Writing Alternative Text
State each element and its syntactic function, as labeled by the tree's nodes (e.g., VP, TP, CT). The nomenclature can vary depending on your theoretical framework. Syntax trees can also be represented with regular text (using square brackets: [CP [TP [VP …] ] ]), in which case you won't need alternative text.
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"Syntax tree diagram showing the grammatical structure of the sentence John hit the ball. The tree has S (sentence) at the root, branching to NP (noun phrase) containing John and VP (verb phrase). The VP branches to V (verb) containing hit and another NP, which branches to Det (determiner) containing the and N (noun) containing ball."