2nd 9 Weeks CFA

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What is a nonessential element in a sentence?

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A nonessential element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the overall meaning of the sentence.

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What is the purpose of commas in writing?

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Commas are used to set apart nonessential elements, indicate pauses, and separate items in a list.

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What does the tone of a poem refer to?

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The tone of a poem refers to the author's attitude towards the subject of the poem.

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How do you identify correct capitalization in a sentence?

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Correct capitalization involves capitalizing the first word of a sentence and proper nouns.

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What is an example of a hopeful tone in literature?

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A hopeful tone can be seen in lines that express optimism or a positive outlook, such as 'Funny it seems, but by keeping its dreams, it learned to breathe fresh air.'

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What is a sentence fragment?

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

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What is the difference between essential and nonessential clauses?

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Essential clauses provide necessary information to understand the sentence, while nonessential clauses add extra information that can be omitted.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more detail about the noun.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things, such as 'Time is a thief.'

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What is the function of a thesis statement in an essay?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or point of the essay and guides the direction of the writing.