Flashcard Methods of Characterization and Phrase and Clause

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What is a Dependent Clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought. It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is an Independent Clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a Phrase?

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A phrase is a group of words that does not contain a subject-verb pair and does not express a complete thought.

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What is Characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character through their actions, thoughts, speech, and appearance.

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What does 'Characterization highlighting looks' mean?

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It refers to the way a character's physical appearance is described to give insight into their personality or role in the story.

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What does 'Characterization highlighting thoughts' mean?

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It refers to the way a character's internal thoughts and feelings are revealed to provide depth to their personality.

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What does 'Characterization highlighting speech' mean?

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It refers to the way a character's dialogue is used to reveal their personality, background, or emotions.

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What does 'Characterization highlighting actions' mean?

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It refers to the way a character's actions are described to show their personality or motivations.

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What does 'Characterization highlighting effect on others' mean?

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It refers to how a character's presence or actions affect other characters, revealing their influence or role in the story.

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Example of a Dependent Clause: 'Because the cat purred'

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This is a dependent clause because it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.