1. The Simple Sentence

My sentence:

He tickled me.

Other examples:

"Call me Ishmael."

Henry Melville, Moby Dick, The White Whale

Mr. Melville begins his novel with this simple sentence, immediately introducing the narrator of his tale. It is a fine example of how striking and effective a simple sentence can be.

"Jesus wept."

John 11:35, The Bible

This simple sentence, the shortest verse in the Bible, is especially powerful and memorable due to its short length. Jesus shares in the sadness over the death of Lazarus, who he later raises from the dead.