7th grade writing

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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 coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is a free verse poem?

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A free verse poem is a type of poetry that does not follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central message or lesson about life that a writer conveys through a story.

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What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?

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'Good' is an adjective used to describe nouns, while 'well' is an adverb used to describe verbs.

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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 is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence; it depends on an independent clause.

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What is a central idea?

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The central idea is the main point or concept that the author wants to convey in a text.