Changing the way that sentences open makes a piece of reading more interesting and engaging for the reader. There are many ways to do this.
Example
Take the sentence 'The man shouted out of the window'.
Start your sentence with鈥
Example
鈥n adverb to describe the verb
Frantically, the man shouted out of the window.
鈥 connective to place the event in relation to other action within the text
Consequently, the man shouted out of the window.
鈥 simile
Like a terrified beast, the man shouted out of the window.
鈥 verb
Waving, the man shouted out of the window.
Start your sentence with鈥
鈥n adverb to describe the verb
Example
Frantically, the man shouted out of the window.
Start your sentence with鈥
鈥 connective to place the event in relation to other action within the text
Example
Consequently, the man shouted out of the window.
Start your sentence with鈥
鈥 simile
Example
Like a terrified beast, the man shouted out of the window.
Start your sentence with鈥
鈥 verb
Example
Waving, the man shouted out of the window.
In the following examples, see how the writer changes the sentence openers to create variety for the reader:
Example one
I walked into the room. The lights shone brightly. People were everywhere and the music was blaring. There were people outside talking. I saw my friends in the corner of the room and went over to join them.
Example two
Cautiously, I walked into the room. Overhead, the lights shone brightly. People were everywhere and the music was blaring. Outside, there were people talking. With a sigh of relief, I saw my friends in the corner of the room and like a shot, I hurried over to join them.
Aim to find a balance and include some simple sentences for pace.