Unit 5 Review

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What is a prepositional phrase?

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A group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun, showing the relationship between the noun/pronoun and another word in the sentence.

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Give an example of a prepositional phrase.

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in the pool

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What is a subject complement?

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A noun, a pronoun, or an adjective that appears after a linking verb and describes or identifies the subject.

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What is the role of a subject complement in a sentence?

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It provides more information about the subject, often describing or renaming it.

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What is a participial?

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A verb form that can function as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.

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Identify the participial in this sentence: 'Relaxing on the patio, Jo fell asleep.'

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relaxing

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or message that the author wants to convey.

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How can you identify the central idea in a story?

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Look for the main theme or the most important information that ties the story together.

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What is a memoir?

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A type of autobiography that focuses on a specific period in the author's life.

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What distinguishes a memoir from a full autobiography?

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A memoir covers a specific time or event, while an autobiography covers the author's entire life.