Semester One Review

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What does it mean if a character values their personal appearance?

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It means that the character places importance on how they look and may take steps to maintain or enhance their appearance.

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How can you describe a mediocre student?

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A mediocre student is one who performs at an average level, not excelling but also not failing, and may have strengths in specific areas like problem-solving.

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What is extrinsic motivation?

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Extrinsic motivation is motivation that comes from external factors, such as rewards or outside circumstances that encourage a character's actions.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, providing clear facts about them.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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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 because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the difference between a simple sentence and a compound sentence?

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A simple sentence contains only one independent clause, while a compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What are the characteristics of a compound-complex sentence?

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A compound-complex sentence contains at least two independent clauses and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the role of inferences in characterization?

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Inferences in characterization involve readers making educated guesses about a character's traits based on indirect clues provided by the author.