Coordinating Conjuctions
FANBOYS stands for
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Although, even though, though, whereas, while, can show
A contrast or contradiction
What are the two parts of a conjunctive adverb
Part conjunction and part adverb
A comparison using 'like' or 'as'
Simile
Define 'imagery'
Visually descriptive/figurative language
If a comma is needed, does it go before or after the coordinating conjuntion?
Before
Even if, if, unless, whether, can show
A condition for something to happen
Futhermore means
In addition
Attributing human characteristics to something nonhuman
Personification
What is Odysseus' dog called?
Argos
True or False: if a sentence begins with a coordinating conjunction, it is not followed by a comma
True
Because, since, so that, can show
A reason, cause, or an effect
As a result
An exaggerated statement or claim
Hyperbole
Name one way to avoid comma splices
Write two separate, complete sentences
Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
Use a subordinating conjunction (although, because, if, when)
Coordinating conjunctions join ___ grammatically similar elements
Two (nouns, verbs, modifiers, independent clauses)
After, as, before, since, until, when, whenever, while, can show
Different time relationships
When can a semicolon be used with a conjunctive adverb?
The use of symbols to to represent ideas
Symbolism
What is Ms. Storholt's cat's name?
Darcy
One could describe coordinating conjunctions as the ____ of sentence structure
Glue
Once you add a subordinating conjunction to an idea, that idea can no longer
Stand alone as a complete and independent sentence
Another term for conjunctive adverbs is ____________ expressions
Transitional
A figure of speech that directly refers one thing to another by comparing them, sometimes using abstract ideas
Metaphor
Define a run-on sentence
An incorrect way to put two complete sentences together without using a conjunction or punctuation