First Day of School HMH

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence contains one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of including details about the National Guard in a story?

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To add tension to the situation and complicate the plot.

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What does it mean to be poised?

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To be calm and assured, showing balanced feelings and action.

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How would you describe a serious and contemplative tone in a story?

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It reflects a thoughtful and reflective mood, often dealing with serious themes.

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What is desegregation?

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The act of ending policies that separate people of different races into different institutions and facilities.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence has at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What does it mean for a story to have a light-hearted tone?

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It means the story is cheerful and intended to amuse the reader.