Week 13 Starter Flashcard

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What is an analogy?

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An analogy is a comparison between two things that are similar in some way, often used to explain a concept or idea.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.

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What does the root 'cede' mean?

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The root 'cede' means to yield or give up, often used in words like concede, precede, and succeed.

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What is connotation?

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Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural association that a word carries, beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a modifier in a sentence?

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A modifier is a word or phrase that provides additional information about another word, often describing or limiting its meaning.

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What is the difference between 'strict' and 'lenient'?

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'Strict' means demanding that rules be followed closely, while 'lenient' means being more forgiving or relaxed about rules.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the function of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is the role of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper.