Independent/ Dependent Clauses
What makes a clause independent?
It can stand alone as a complete sentence.
What does each letter in FANBOYS stand for?
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
What is an internal conflict?
A struggle that happens inside a character’s mind or heart.
Which point of view uses I and we?
First person
What type of figurative language is this?
The classroom was a zoo.
Metaphor
Identify the dependent clause: Because I was tired, I fell asleep on the couch.
Because I was tired
Combine these sentences using a coordinating conjunction: I wanted to go to the park. It started to rain.
I wanted to go to the park, but it started to rain;
I wanted to go to the park, and it started to rain
What is an external conflict?
A struggle between a character and an outside force (like another person, nature, or society).
Which point of view is this passage written in?
"They walked into the room. No one knew what the other was thinking."
Third person objective
Identify the figurative language:
She sells seashells by the seashore.
Alliteration
Turn this dependent clause into an independent clause:
When I finish my homework.
(example) When I finish my homework, I’ll play video games.
Which coordinating conjunction would best fit this sentence?
She studied hard, ___ she still felt nervous about the test.
Identify the type of conflict:
A student struggles with feeling confident before giving a speech.
Internal (character vs. self)
Which point of view directly addresses the reader using you?
Second person
What does “The wind whispered through the trees” use?
Personification
Combine these clauses correctly: I love reading. I have time after dinner.
I love reading when I have time after dinner.
True or False: Coordinating conjunctions can connect two complete sentences (independent clauses).
True
Identify the conflict:
A hero battles a powerful storm to save their village.
External (character vs. nature)
In which point of view does the narrator only know one character’s thoughts and feelings?
Third person limited
What is a simile, and give an example.
A comparison using like or as. (Example: He was as brave as a lion.)
Explain why this sentence is incorrect:
I went to the store, I bought candy.
It’s a comma splice — two independent clauses joined incorrectly.
It needs a coordinating conjunction.
Fix the sentence: I like pizza, and tacos but, I don’t like burgers.
I like pizza and tacos, but I don’t like burgers.
Which type of conflict is shown here?
A character wants to follow their dreams, but their parents have other plans.
External (character vs. character);
Internal (character vs. self)
What’s the difference between third person omniscient and third person limited?
Omniscient knows all characters’ thoughts; limited knows only one character’s.
What kind of figurative language is this?
I’ve told you a million times!
Hyperbole