Definitions Flashcards
1
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sentence fragment
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group of words that s punctuated like a sentence but lacks:
- a subject
- a verb
- a subject and verb
- a complete thought
2
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topic sentence
A
a sentence tat identifies the main point or key idea developing in a paragraph
3
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independent clause
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a group of words with a subject and a verb and expressing a complete thought
4
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dependent clause
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- a group of words containing a subject and a verb but not expressing a complete idea
- depends on independent clause for its meaning
5
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paragraph
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- sentence groups that are separated from each other in their physical presentation and in their content
- each paragraph should contain one idea
6
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sentence
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- a string of interrelated words expressing a complete thought
- must contain a subject and a verb
7
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phrase
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group of words in a sentence that does not contain a subject and verb
8
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thesis
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- the idea or point about a subject the writer wants to explain or prove to the reader
9
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subordinating conjunction
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- a word or phrase that introduces a dependent clause
- ex: when, because, as soon as, in order that…
10
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adverbial conjunction
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- an adverb that connects two clauses
- IC ; AC , IC
- ex: however, therefore, nevertheless, furthermore
11
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essay introduction
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- beginning of essay
- sets the tone for the rest of your essay
- introduces you topic
- gets attention of your reader
- contains an attention getter and a thesis statement
12
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essay conclusion
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- ending of essay
- summary of essay in different words
- wraps up thoughts
- doesn’t introduce any new thoughts
- contains a summary or reinforcement of main points and and with an appropriate statement, question, or request for action
