Uses in the Sentence
Each of the students received his award.
How does the word each function?
Subject
Paul was the only apostle who had not walked with Jesus before Jesus was crucified.
ADJ
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Rev. John was at church last night.
Reverend John
(can only be abbreviated with full name - even then, if it is preceded by the word "the", you must spell it out)
Who always makes a reference to the Black Man?
Mistress Hibbins
conflict
Do you love life?
What is the verb of the sentence?
do love
The bird that you heard was a cardinal.
ADJ
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As each teacher passes, he waved.
As each teacher passes, he waves.
How many times did Dimmesdale stand on the scaffold with Hester and Pearl?
twice
Character that changes
dynamic
Our dog was alert when the stranger walked by the window.
What does the word alert function as in the sentence?
PA
That the game would be postponed was inevitable.
Noun
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Sarah has painted the ceiling, and the walls have been painted by Jane.
Sarah has painted the ceiling, and Jane has painted the walls.
In the Governor's Hall, who did Hester appeal to when she thought her child would be taken away?
Dimmesdale
Narrative in which the characters, places, and other items are symbols.
Allegory
William is our new class president.
How does president function in the sentence?
PN
I assumed that he would be on time.
Noun
Nathaniel Hawthorne, author of The Scarlet Letter, lived in the nineteenth century.
What is the bold section?
Appositive
Who said, "Wilt thou go with us tonight? There will be a merry company in the forest."?
Mistress Hibbins
Use of words to appeal to our senses.
Imagery
We must use the information wisely.
How does wisely function in the sentence?
ADV
If she were going, she would be here by now.
ADV
Make this sentence clear:
The reason the students were late was because a giant snake was blocking the roadway.
The reason the students were late was that a giant snake was blocking the roadway.
What is the theme of The Scarlet Letter?
sin has consequences
Character that stays the same