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What is a theme?

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A message about a universal human experience.

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What is a compound sentence?

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

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What is the correct verb form for 'The people on the talk show sometimes __________'?

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disagree (plural)

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How do you use commas correctly in a sentence?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, after introductory elements, and before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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What does the color red symbolize?

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Love or romance.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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To present the main argument or claim of an essay.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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

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What is the role of a protagonist in a story?

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The main character around whom the story revolves.