Grammar
Persuasion
100
An independent clause (or main clause) is a clause that can stand by itself, also known as a simple sentence. An independent clause contains a subject and a predicate; it makes sense by itself. Example:He ran.
What is an Independent Clause?
100
the moral element in dramatic literature that determines a character's action rather than his or her thought or emotion. Example:"As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
What is Ethos?
200
a sentence containing a subordinate clause or clauses. Example: When the bell rings (dependent clause), walk out (main clause).
What is a complex sentence?
200
a type of propaganda technique which is when the reader is persuaded, to think or buy something, because "everyone" is doing it, or when it is very popular Examples:
What is Bandwagon?
300
is a noun or noun phrase that immediately follows another noun. An appositive explains or defines the noun it follows and is set off by commas Example:Mexico City, the biggest city in the world, has many interesting archaeological sites.
What does Appositive mean?
400
A dependent clause is a group of words that also contains a subject and a verb, but it is not a complete thought. Examples:Because I woke up late this morning… (what happened?)
What is a dependent clause?
500
The simple explanation of our capitalization rule is that we capitalize proper nouns and the first word of a sentence. Examples:The White House, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Lincoln Tunnel
What are Capitalization rules?
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