What is the word "walked" in the following sentence:
I walked across the street.
Verb
An incomplete sentence that is missing either a subject or a predicate.
Is the following sentence simple, compound or complex?
I like cookies.
Simple
(1 independent clause)
Simile
Compares something using the words "like" or "as"
What is plot?
Sequence of events in a story
What is the word "street" in the following sentence:
I walked across the street.
Noun
What is a run-on?
A sentence where two or more independent clauses are joined incorrectly
Is the following sentence simple, compound or complex?
I live in a big, yellow house.
Simple
(1 independent clause)
Metaphor
Compares something directly
What is symbolism?
When an author uses something concrete to represent a bigger idea
What is the word "I" in the following sentence:
I walked across the street.
Pronoun
Is the following a fragment, run-on or complete sentence?
Buys the groceries.
Fragment (no subject)
Is the following sentence simple, compound or complex?
I like cooking, and I like baking.
Compound
(2 independent clauses)
Diction
Author's word choice
What does STEAL stand for in terms of characterization?
Says, thinks, effects on others, actions, looks
What is the word "across" in the following sentence:
I walked across the street.
Preposition
Is the following a fragment, run-on or complete sentence?
I like cooking I like baking.
Run-on
Is the following sentence simple, compound or complex?
Although it was raining, we had practice outside.
Complex
(1 independent clause and 1 dependent clause)
Tone
Author's attitude
What is theme?
The main lesson/message of a text
Is the following a fragment, run-on or complete sentence?
The big black dog.
Fragment (no predicate)
Is the following sentence simple, compound or complex?
Because she was late to the concert, she missed the opening act.
Complex
(1 dependent clause and 1 independent clause)
Imagery
language used to appeal to the five senses
Provide an example of a theme statement for Part Time Indian.
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