presentparticiplestyle
Present participle style, sometimes written as presentparticiplestyle, is a term used in linguistic and literary criticism to describe a stylistic approach that favors the present participle form of verbs—the -ing form—in sentence construction. The style emphasizes ongoing action, immediacy, and a continuous sense of movement in narrative and exposition. It is not a formal grammatical category but a label used by writers and critics to discuss a particular cadence.
Core features include frequent use of participial phrases at the beginning of clauses, a preference for gerund
Usage and considerations: present participle style appears across genres, notably in travel writing, journalism, and dynamic
Historical and related notes: the term is a contemporary label rather than a long-established category, reflecting