Extra Credit Activity 2

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What is diction?

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Diction refers to a person's choice of words and style of expression in speaking or writing.

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What is an imperative sentence?

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An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives a command or instruction.

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What characterizes a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence states a fact and ends with a period.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of only one independent clause.

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Can an independent clause stand alone as a complete sentence?

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TRUE, an independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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What is syntax?

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Syntax is the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

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What is the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot.

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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 fragment?

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