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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 or a semicolon.

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How do you correctly punctuate dialogue?

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When writing dialogue, use a comma before the closing quotation mark if the dialogue is followed by a tag (e.g., he said, she replied).

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and background information necessary to understand the story.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

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A metaphor directly states that one thing is another, while a simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is resolution in a plot?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a close.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.