This study examines the relationship between sentence types and rhetorical strategies in the novel Sejambak Bakti. Guided by the Modern Rhetoric Theory by Enos & Brown (1993), the study adopts a qualitative descriptive approach using document analysis. Sentences in the novel are classified into four types, namely declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences, and are analysed in relation to five rhetorical strategies, which are narration, description, exposition, argumentation, and persuasion. The findings show that declarative sentences are the most frequently used, accounting for 76.7% of the total, and mainly function in constructing narration, description, and exposition through clear and structured presentation of information. Interrogative sentences support exposition and argumentation by eliciting responses and reinforcing narrative conflict. Imperative and exclamatory sentences, on the other hand, contribute to persuasive rhetoric by influencing characters’ actions, expressing emotions, and shaping interpersonal interactions. Overall, the study shows that sentence types function not only as a grammatical feature but also as a linguistic resource in realising rhetorical strategies and constructing meaning in the narrative. The integration of structural and rhetorical analysis provides a clearer understanding of how language operates at the micro level in literary texts.
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