Week 5 Flashcard - English 1 CP

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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 (e.g., and, but, or). Example: 'The owl typically represents wisdom, and the fox represents mischief.'

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What is the meaning of 'resolve' in the context of arguments?

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To resolve means to find a solution to a problem or disagreement. Example: 'The best way to resolve most arguments is an act of kindness.'

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What are proper nouns?

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Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or organizations that are always capitalized. Example: 'Mrs. Yuker' and 'Stanley' are proper nouns.

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How should dialogue be punctuated?

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Dialogue should be enclosed in quotation marks, and punctuation marks should be placed inside the quotation marks. Example: 'What do you think you're doing?' she asked.

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What does 'presume' mean?

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To presume means to assume something is true based on probability or evidence. Example: 'If someone is smelling a little funky, I presume they did not shower.'

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What is the role of coordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence?

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Coordinating conjunctions connect two independent clauses in a compound sentence. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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

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

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What is the correct way to capitalize proper nouns?

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Proper nouns should always be capitalized. Example: 'Do not stereotype Mrs. Yuker for drinking from a Stanley.'

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What is the purpose of using dialogue in writing?

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Dialogue is used to convey conversation between characters, add realism, and develop character relationships.

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What is the meaning of 'internal' in a literary context?

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In a literary context, 'internal' refers to something that occurs within a character's mind or emotions, as opposed to external actions.