In my opinion, homework is important. What is the function of the comma?
What is set off an introductory phrase?
100
any writing that isn't poetry
What is prose?
200
A group of words that is part of a sentence but can be a sentence
What is an independent clause?
200
The other day, I went to KFC to buy some chicken. I was standing in line when suddenly this man starting yelling at me. Luckily, I don't understand Chinese, so I just kept saying "Buji dao, buji dao."
What is an anecdote?
200
tone is both subjective and objective
What is a persuasive essay?
200
I like reading, traveling, and eating.
What is separate items in a list (series of expressions)?
200
words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings
What are homophones?
300
a group of words that has no subject or verb; usually begins with a preposition and ends with a noun
What is a phrase?
300
According to Shakespeare, the purpose of literature is to "hold a mirror up to society."
What is authority?
300
is very tightly structured, or well-organized
What is an argumentative essay?
300
He went to the movie first, and then he went to the restaurant.
What is separate independent clauses joined by a conjunction?
300
the art of speaking and writing effectively
What is rhetoric?
400
Holy Smokes!!!!
What is an interjection?
400
Aren't holidays the best?
What is a rhetorical question?
400
audience is anyone who can read
What is a personal essay?
400
The total number of parts of speech
What is 8?
500
a group of words that has a subject and verb and is part of a sentence but cannot be a sentence by itself
What is a subordinate clause?
500
Writing an essay is like building a house: you need to plan it first, so you start with a blueprint, otherwise known as a detailed outline.
What is an analogy?
500
one sentence that clearly states what you intend to prove
What is a thesis?
500
You should, however, never give yourself reason to regret a decision.