Grammar/Revision/Figurative Language

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., 'London', 'Sarah').

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city', 'teacher').

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What is the purpose of a summary?

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The purpose of a summary is to present the main points of a text in a concise form.

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What are stanzas in poetry?

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Stanzas are grouped sets of lines in a poem, often separated by a space.

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What is the function of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off introductory elements, and clarify meaning.

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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 an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses words or expressions with a meaning different from the literal interpretation, such as metaphors and similes.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.