Punctuation
What is a (?) used for?
put at the end of a sentence that asks or requests something (called interrogative sentences)
What is an Indepentent clause
can stand alone as a complete sentence (simple sentence structure) and is linked to another clause by a coordinate conjunction
The batch of cookies (was/were) in the oven.
was
What is a word used for repetition of introductory words or phrases for effect
Anaphora
Word for lesson in intensity
Abate
Exclamation mark/point used for what?
put at the end of a sentence that expresses strong feelings or commands
-used with interjections ex: Wow!
What is a Dependent clause
cannot stand alone as a complete sentence and is made obvious by the use of a subordinate conjunction
The jar of pickles (is/are) sitting in the fridge.
is sitting
What is a word used for a short story usually personal
Anecdote
Word for leave hurriedly
Abscond
What is a colon used for?
-used at the end of independent clauses to show that more information follows
What is a subordinate conjunctions (examples)
after, although, whenever, where, once, before, even if
The majority of the students (work/works) very hard.
work
What is word used for contrasts/oppositions emphasized by parallel structure
Antithesis
Word for present in large quantities
Abundant
What is an Independent clause used for?
expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence
HE WENT TO THE STORE but HE FORGOT HIS SHOPPING LIST. (2 independent clauses in this sentence)
What is a coordinate conjunctions (examples)
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
A portion of the proceeds will (go/goes) to that charity.
go
What is a word used for when someone is questioning oneself or rhetorically asking the audience / pretending to be in doubt
Aporia
Abysmal
What is a comma used for?
Used to separate parts of a sentence
What is a simple sentence structure
made up of one independent clause, can have compound subject or compound predicate
Two-thirds of the windows (require/requires) paint.
require
What is a word used for sudden change from audience to speak to a certain person or group/ here or not / real or fake
Apostrophe
Word for friendly, pleasant, good-natured
Affable