Vocabulary
The library was with ancient manuscripts, each shelf overflowing with treasures from the past.
replete
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She ran faster than her brother, but then she tripped.
no mistakes
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Ran as fast as she could.
She ran as fast as she could.
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She runs every morning, she loves the fresh air.
She runs every morning because she loves the fresh air.
What is the difference between theme and topic?
The topic is the basic subject matter of the story. Examples: environmental degradation, human greed, traditions, guilt, insanity
The theme is the central message of the piece. It cannot be expressed in one word. Example: Our society often ignores the consequences of its actions toward the environment.
The school decided to a new attendance policy to ensure students were more accountable.
implement
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Whose the one responsible for cleaning the mess in the kitchen?
Who’s the one responsible for cleaning the mess in the kitchen?
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I forgot to eat breakfast.
No fragment
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The sun set behind the mountains, the sky turned a brilliant shade of orange.
The sun set behind the mountains and the sky turned a brilliant shade of orange.
What genre does this describe:
This type of storytelling is where magical or fantastical things happen in the real world, but the characters in the story treat these events as normal. It blends everyday reality with elements of magic or the supernatural, but unlike in fairy tales or fantasy stories, the magical parts are not surprising or out of place to the people in the story.
Magical realism
Her nature made her the perfect host, as she welcomed each guest with a warm smile and genuine interest in their stories.
affable
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The students hung their coats over their.
The students hung their coats over there.
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A leader, an honest, hardworking servant of the people.
A leader is an honest, hardworking servant of the people.
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I have completed my essay, but I have not submitted it.
No comma splice
What literary term is this an example of?
After getting soaked by a passing car splashing water, a person exclaims, “Fantastic! Just what I needed today!”
Irony
Knowing the risks involved in signing the contract, he remained , thoroughly reviewing every clause before making a decision.
circumspect
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The suitors, who wanted to marry Penelopeia, disrespected Odysseus’ household and wasted it’s resources.
The suitors, who wanted to marry Penelopeia, disrespected Odysseus’ household and wasted its resources.
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Although it is really difficult to get out of bed in the morning when it is cold.
Although it is really difficult to get out of bed in the morning when it is cold, I have to do so anyway.
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Next, I will complete my history homework.
No comma splice
In The Odyssey, Clytemnestra, Agamemnon's unfaithful wife, is contrasted with Penelopeia, Odysseus' faithful wife. What literary term is this contrast an example of?
Juxtaposition
The sudden appearance of the mechanic was , as their car had just broken down in the middle of nowhere.
providential
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The Odyssey is more then just a tale of adventure; its a story about loyalty, vengeance, and cleverness.
The Odyssey is more than just a tale of adventure; its a story about loyalty, vengeance, and cleverness.
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Our new landlord was expected to make changes. Such as fixing the plumbing, installing a new washer, and replacing the security gate.
Our new landlord was expected to make changes, such as fixing the plumbing, installing a new washer, and replacing the security gate.
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According to the contemporary understanding of mythology, Sirens are seductresses, they are not portrayed like this in The Odyssey.
According to the contemporary understanding of mythology, Sirens are seductresses, but they are not portrayed like this in The Odyssey.
In The Odyssey, Odysseus plays a trick on Polyphemos by telling the Cyclops his name is "Noman." Later, the Cyclops is able to curse Odysseus when Odysseus reveals to him that he is "Odysseus, the conqueror of Troy, son of Leartes, whose address is in Ithaca!" (p. 117). What literary term is this an example of?
Irony