Review of Objectives (12/5/24) CWG

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What is irony?

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Irony occurs when the author's words state one thing but imply the opposite.

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How do you correct the sentence: 'Before you accuse me of theft you should check the facts.'?

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The correct sentence is: 'Before you accuse me of theft, you should check the facts.'

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What type of sentence is: 'If you see Bill, tell him I plan on stealing his wife because she is my type.'?

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This is a complex sentence.

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Is the verb in the sentence 'I walked to the park yesterday morning.' transitive or intransitive?

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The verb 'walked' is intransitive.

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What is the term for the author's attitude toward the subject in a piece of writing?

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The term is 'Tone'.

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Define 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 transitive verb?

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires one or more objects.

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What is an intransitive verb?

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An intransitive verb does not require an object to complete its meaning.

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What is the difference between mood and tone in literature?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of a piece, while tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.