Define the Tone
Fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity
While flowers continue to bloom
On the other hand his brother is a very selfish man.
Comma after "hand."
Going back to school after his accident was; therefore, very hard for him to do.
Ambiguous
unclear, inexact, confusing, open to more than one interpretation
Hurricanes strengthen over warm waters.
Independent clause
“I think Sally is smarter than we give her credit for” Lucy explained.
Comma after "for"
Every year Sam gave me the same advice, "Always wake up with a smile."
Incorrect - it should be a colon before the quote, not a comma
Sanguine
optimistic, cheerful, positive, sometimes to the point of being naive
Its wildest autumn colors blunted by the distance.
Phrase
After dinner we can go and get frozen yogurt.
No comma
In the Wizard of Oz Dorothy says that there is "no place like home." (Baum 57)
Patronizing
Whenever you come to visit and I don't feel as lonely anymore.
Dependent clause
He studied hard because he wanted to go to medical school as he suffered from arthritis.
No commas anywhere.
Tyrone rode his bike to his mother’s house; consequently, he was drenched from the rain
Correct!
emotionally and deeply touching; evoking a sense of sadness or regret
I remember being taught to drive.
The March Hare dipped his watch into his tea for he was altogether mad.
COMMA before "for"
Tom and Jane looked for red apples at the market but found fragrant oranges instead.
Correct!