Lesson 2.9 - Narrative Writing: Drafting (B)

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What is the correct order of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives should be arranged in a specific order: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose. For example: 'a cute little brown ball'.

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What is punctuation?

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Punctuation refers to the marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning, such as periods, commas, and quotation marks.

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What is a correctly punctuated sentence?

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A correctly punctuated sentence follows the rules of punctuation, ensuring clarity and proper structure. Example: 'She said, "Hello!"'

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives describe nouns, providing more detail about them. For example, in 'the large blue car', 'large' and 'blue' are adjectives.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go outside, but it was raining.'

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate direct speech or a quotation. Example: 'He said, "I will be there soon."'

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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. It has a subject and a verb. Example: 'She loves to read.'

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What is the difference between a statement and a question?

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A statement provides information, while a question seeks information. Example: 'It is sunny today.' (statement) vs. 'Is it sunny today?' (question)

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What is the function of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, after introductory elements, and before conjunctions in compound sentences.

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What is a narrative writing?

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Narrative writing tells a story, including characters, a setting, and a plot. It can be fictional or based on real events.