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A gerund functions as this part of speech in a sentence.
what is a noun?
In the story, Billy Weaver is looking for this type of place to stay.
bed and breakfast
What does Della sell to buy Jim a gift.
her hair
Why is Mary shocked when Patrick talks to her.
He wants to leave her.
Who is the main character of the story?
Joby
An Infinitive always begins with this word.
What is "to"?
The landlady's pets are unusual because they are this.
stuffed or taxidermy.
what do Della and Jim both give up.
something they love
A leg of lamb.
What important job does Joby have in the army?
Being a drummer.
A sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause is called.
What is a complex sentence.
The tea the landlady serves Billy likely has this in it.
poison
why is Della mad at the start of the story?
she has little money.
What does Mary do to create an alibi?
she goes to the store.
Why is Joby scared the night before the battle?
He might die.
When an author hints at future events in a story, this technique is being used.
What is foreshadowing?
What does the landlady say right away that surprises Billy.
she's been waiting on him.
what does Della want most for Jim?
a good gift
Why do the police trust Mary at the crime scene.
She is calm and helpful.
Who calms Joby down?
The general.
When an author includes specific details to influence how the reader feels about a topic, what purpose are they using.
What is to persuade.
This technique is used mostly throughout the whole story.
what is the story's main message?
love matters more than gifts.
What is the story's darkly funny twist?
the police eat the murder weapon.
After talking with the general what does Joby realize.