Midterms Flashcards

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plot

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a sequence of events in a story

NOT analytic

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conflict

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the struggle b/w 2 opposing ppl or forces as a protagonist struggles with one or more antagonists

friction that requires action to be taken

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protagonist

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the main character of a story

the action of the story revolves around the protagonists & the conflict he/she faces

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antagonist

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the character/force the protagonist struggles against & must overcome

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5 major types of conflict

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protagonist vs.:

  1. nature
  2. society
  3. another person
  4. supernatural being (god-like force, technological creation, etc.)
  5. him/herself (internal)
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what does the setting reveal?

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mood, plot, characters, & theme

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setting & mood

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sets overall mood of the story

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setting & plot

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setting is important @ each pt in the plot

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setting & characters

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shows the characters’ physical & psychological strengths/weaknesses as they interact w/ the setting

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setting & theme

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says something abt life

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chronological order

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events in the order in which they occurred

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flashbacks

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an acount of a conversation, episode, or event tht happened before the beginning of a story/@ an earlier pt

interrupts the main action

shows how the past led to the present

provides background info

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en media res

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begins in the middle of a crisis or conflict

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circular/framing structure

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parallel opening & closing

Ex: A house on mango street begins & ends at the same address

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foreshadowing

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a writer’s use of hintsor clues in early scenes to suggest events that will occur later

prepares the reader for events to come later - often in climax/resolution

creates suspense

makes readers eager to keep reading

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how do writers build characters?

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STEAL

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STEAL

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Speech

Thoughts (private/spoken)

Effects on others (reaction)

Actions

Looks (appearance)

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1st person

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tell their own stories (using PN’s like I, me, and we)

tell us what they think and feel

not always reliable

limited understanding of other characters

story seems more real

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dramatic monologue

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a type of poem in which a speaker addresses one/more silent listeners

narrator often discuesses a specific prob/situation, talks abt his/her life & values, reveals his/her relationship w/ the audience

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soliloquy

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a long speech in which a character who is onstage alone expresses his/her thoughts aloud

character may discuss specific prob/situation, or reveal his/her deepest private thoughts

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dialogue

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conversation b/w characters

pay attention to: what characters say & don’t say; how characters respond to each other

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thoughts

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note whether the character’s thoughts & feelings match their speech & actions

what is revealed thru the character’s thoughts & feelings?

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effect on others

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note what the others say abt the character/how characters behave in the character’s presence

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actions

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observe to determine:

what their personality is like

what motivates them

how they deal w/ conflict

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what draws readers into a story?
vivid, complex characters whose problems & triumphs draw forth our emotions & reveal some truth abt humankind
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subordinate characters
add depth & complication to the plot sidekicks
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flat characters/2-dimensional characters
a character who reveals not only one, maybe two, personality traits in a story or novel, and the trait(s) don't change
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round characters
a well developed character who demonstrates varied & sometimes contradictory traits usually dynamic
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background characters
add to the truth/believability/versimilitude of the story "narrative furniture" less than subordinate
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dynamic characters
change/grow as a result of the story's actions learn something abt themselves, other ppl, or the world as they struggle to resolve their conflicts the changes that a dynamic character undergoes contribute to the meaning of the story Ex: Ebenezer Scrooge
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static characters
a character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novel events in the story don't alter a static character's outlook, personality, motivation, perception, habits, etc.
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motivation
drives a character's actions explains behaviors, reveals personality often based on character's fear, conflicts, needs can be observed from characters' behavior, speech, actions
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author's characterization tools
clues to communicate characters to the reader: 1. the character's name 2. the character's physical appearance 3. character's occupation 4. what the character's home/surroundings r like 5. character's habits 6. what others say abt the character 7. what the narrator says abt the character
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direct characterization
the writer makes direct statements abt a character's personality & tells what the character is like telling shorter, less imagination
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indirect characterization
the writer reveals info abt a character & his personality thru STEAL showing
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third person
narrator is not a character in the story may not be identifiable person but merely a voice limited, omniscient, objective often know more abt more characters might not feel as connected to the story
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limited 3rd person
the thoughts & feelings of ONE person r discussed
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omniscient 3rd person
he/she knows the thoughts & feelings of ALL of the characters
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objective 3rd person
no thoughts & feelings r discussed
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2nd person
the writer takes control of the reader, using pronouns such as you, your, and you're instructive if giving directions speechwriting letterwriting bossy if told what to think or how to feel
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motif
reoccurring theme or device help to explain the central idea of a literary work i.e. theme
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theme/thesis
the meaning of the work as a whole, the message the author is trying to convey
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central symbol
a person/place/obj/gesture/image that stands for something else or that has a greater meaning in addition to what it really is represent something else and help to understand an idea or a thing
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exposition
info the audience needs to kno abt wat has occurred before the action starts
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climax
the turning point (often in the most dramatic part)
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falling action
the part following the climax (diff from resolution - not all stories have a resolution)
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important for analysis?
EVIDENCE
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internal conflict
the struggle occurring w/in a character's mind
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external conflict
a struggle occurring outside the mind of a character
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tone
the writer's attitude toward the material and/or readers, as expressed thru choice of words & details tone may be playful, formal, intimate, angry, serious, ironic, outraged, baffled, tender, serene, depressed, etc.
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diff b/w static & flat characters
static characters don't change from beginning to end of book flat character is a character tht has only one side, and is unimportant to the story
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Speech
what does the character say? how does the character speak?
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licentious
(adj.) morally unrestrained Syn: immoral; lewd
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numismatist
(n.) a coin collector
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paucity
(n.) a scarcity; a lack Syn: insufficiency
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fatalistic
(adj.) believing that all events in life are inevitable and determined to fate
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obtrude
(v.) to force oneself into a situation Syn: impose, intrude Ant: extricate
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pensive
(adj.) dreamily thoughtful Syn: reflective; meditative
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lackadaisical
(adj.) unintersted; listless Syn: spiritless; apathetic; languid
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alienate
(v.) to turn away feelings or affections Syn: estrange; set against
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elated
(adj.) in high spirits; exultantly proud and joyful Syn: overjoyed
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epigram
(n.) a witty saying expressing a single thought or observation Syn: aphorism; bon mot; quip
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amalgamate
(v.) to combine Syn: unite; blend; merge; consolidate
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demented
(adj.) mentally ill; insane Syn: deranged; insane
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hone
(v.) to sharpen
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beleaguer
(v.) to besiege by encircling (as with an army); to harass Syn: surround; annoy
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gorge
(v.) to eat or swallow greedily
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antiquated
(adj.) no longer used or useful; very old Syn: obsolete; out-of-date; archaic
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opiate
(n.) a narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief
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caricature
(n.) an exaggerated portrayal of one's features Syn: mockery; cartoon
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dally
(v.) to waste time; dawdle Syn: dawdle; loiter
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felonious
(adj.) peraining to or constituting a major crime Syn: criminal
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edifice
(n.) a large, elabroate structure; an imposing building Syn: fortress
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ambidextrous
(adj.) equally skillful with either hand
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belated
(adj.) delayed Syn: tardy; late
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animate
(v.) to give life or motion to Syn: enliven; encourage; excite
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knead
(v.) to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture Syn: squeeze; rub; press
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chauvinist
(n.) on having a fanatical devotion to a country, gender, or religion, and displaying contempt for other countries, the opposite sex, or other beliefs
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egalitarian
(adj.) promoting equal rights for all ppl
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berserk
(adj.) in a state of violent or destructive rage Syn: frenzied Ant: placid; complacent
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ostentatious
(adj.) marked by a conspicuous, showy, or pretentious display Syn: grandiose
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delude
(v.) to mislead; to fool Syn: deceive
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elude
(v.) to escape notice; to get away from Syn: avoid; evade; lose
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fallow
(adj.) inactive; unproductive Syn: idle; barren
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blight
(n.) anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation Syn: affliction; disease
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obsequy
(n.) a funeral rite or ceremony
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denizen
(n.) an occupant; an inhabitant Syn: resident
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fealty
(n.) obligated loyalty or faithfulness Syn: devotion; fidelity; allegiance
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entice
(v.) to attract by offering reward or pleasure Syn: tempt; lure
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gratify
(v.) to please Syn: satisfy; indulge
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laggard
(n.) a slow person, especially one who falls behind Syn: straggler; dawdler
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gambit
(n.) a maneuver or action used to gain an advantage Syn: strategy; ploy; manuever
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jaded
(adj.) worn out; dulled, as from overindulgence Syn: exhausted, wearied
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gist
(n.) the main point Syn: idea, essence
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advocate
(v.) to recommend; to speak in favor of Syn: promote; encourage
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efface
(v.) to obliterate; to wipe out Syn: erase
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charisma
(n.) a personal appeal or attraction; magnetism Syn: charm
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ogre
(n.) a brute; a large monster; a frightful giant
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mesmerize
(v.) to hypnotize Syn: captivate; entrance
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entity
(n.) anything having existence, either physical or mystical
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bandy
(v.) to exchange words; to discuss casually
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dastardly
(adj.) cowardly & treacherous Syn: dishonorable; shameful
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nepotism
(n.) favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, esp. in business or hiring practices
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begrudge
(v.) to resent another's success; to envy Syn: resent
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mandarin
(n.) an influential person; a member of an elite group
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glutinous
(adj.) gluey; sticky
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enmity
(n.) deep-seated hostlity, often mutual Syn: hatred; antagonism
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declaim
(v.) to speak in a dramatic, impasioned, or blustering manner Syn: trumpet Ant: whisper
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imbue
(v.) to inspire or influence; to saturate Syn: instill; pervade
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gaff
(n.) a pole w/ a large hook on one end
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quaff
(v.) to drink in large quantities; to gulp Syn: guzzle; swig
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bibliophile
(n.) a lover of books
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gird
(v.) to prepare for an event or an action Syn: brace
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daunt
(v.) to make afraid; to discourage Syn: intimidate; dishearten
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flux
(n.) a state of continual change or movement Syn: fluctuation; instability
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hovel
(n.) a wretched living place; an open shed Syn: shanty; shack
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cadaverous
(adj.) of or like a corpse; pale; gaunt; thin Syn: ghastly
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gothic
(adj.) of teh middle ages; of or relating to a mysterious, grotesque, and desolate style of fiction
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penury
(n.) extreme poverty Syn: destitution
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egress
(n.) an exit; a means of going out Syn: passage
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felicity
(n.) happiness; bliss Syn: euphoria; delight
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despot
(n.) a dictator w/ absolute power Syn: tyrant
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beget
(v.) to produce; to make happen Syn: generate
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educe
(v.) to draw or bring out Syn: elicit
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glean
(v.) to collect bit by bit; to gather w/ patient labor Syn: garner
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chafe
(v.) to wear or irritate, often thru rubbing/friction
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effrontery
(n.) shameless boldness Syn: impudence; nerve; audacity
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imbibe
(v.) to drink (especially alcohol)
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feign
(v.) to pretend Syn: simulate; fake
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desist
(v.) to stop; to discontinue Syn: cease; end
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allude
(v.) to hint at; to refer to indirectly Syn: suggest; imply
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elite
(n.) the choice members or best of a group Syn: leaders
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bilk
(v.) to cheat or swindle; to thwart Syn: defraud, con
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homily
(n.) a sermon Syn: lecture; speech
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demise
(n.) death; a ceasing to exist Syn: termination; conclusion
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emit
(v.) to send out; to give forth, as in sound or light Syn: produce; discharge; release
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decadence
(n.) moral deterioration Syn: decay; corruption; debauchery
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aghast
(adj.) feeling great dismay or horror Syn: terrified; horrified; shocked
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granary
(n.) a storehouse for grain
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choleric
(adj.) easily angered Syn: irascible; cantankerous
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impede
(v.) to hinder; to obstruct Syn: delay; retard
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qualm
(n.) a feeling of uneasiness Syn: misgiving
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lampon
(n.) a written satire used to ridicule of attack someone Syn: parody; caricature
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narcissistic
(adj.) conceited; having excessive self-love or admiration Syn: vain; egotistic
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eradicate
(v.) to wipe out; to destroy Syn: eliminate
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fabricate
(v.) to concoct; to make up a story in order to deceive Syn: forge; fake
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ghastly
(adj.) horrible; frightful Syn: dreadful; hideous Ant: lovely; attractive
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fallible
(adj.) capable of error Syn: imperfect Ant: infallible, flawless
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blatant
(adj.) obvious; too conspicuous Syn: unconcealed; deliberate Ant: secretive; cautious
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dawdle
(v.) to waste time Syn: tarry; loiter Ant: hasten; expedite
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affiliate
(n.) an associate; a partner Syn: member; colleague
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fawn
(v.) to act slavishly submissive Syn: grovel Ant: ignore; disregard; neglect
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calumny
(n.) a false and malicious accusation Syn: slander; slur Ant: compliment
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berate
(v.) to scold or rebuke severely and at length Syn: admonish; reprimand Ant: praise
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minion
(n.) a fawning, servile follower Syn: lackey Ant: leader
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desolate
(adj.) lonely; forlorn; uninhabited; barren Syn: deserted; bleak Ant: populous; cheerful
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bane
(n.) the cause of ruin, harm, distress, or death Syn: blight; curse Ant: aid; assistance
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pacify
(v.) to calm down Syn: appease; placate Ant: provoke; agitate
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garble
(v.) to mix up or distort Syn: jumble; corrupt
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prevaricate
(v.) to lie Syn: hedge
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filch
(v.) to steal Syn: pilfer; pinch
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neophyte
(n.) a beginner Syn: novice; amateur
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flagrant
(adj.) glaringly bad; outrageous Syn: offensive; shameless; brazen
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patrician
(n. ) an aristocrat syn: noble
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emissary
(n.) one sent on a special mission to represent others Syn: ambassador; agent
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kindred
(adj.) having a similar origin, nature, or character Syn: homogeneous
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fracas
(n.) a loud quarrel or fight Syn: brawl
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lacerate
(v.) to tear (flesh) jaggedly Syn: slash; gash; rip
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futile
(adj.) useless; pointless Syn: ineffectual; fruitless
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immaculate
(adj.) spotless; perfect Syn: clean; pure
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gait
(n.) manner of walking Syn: walk
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carp
(v.) to complain or find fault in a petty or nagging way Syn: grumble; nag; nitpick
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query
(v.) to ask; to inquire Syn: question; interrogate
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queu
(n.) a line of ppl or vehicles
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nefarious
(adj.) very wicked; notorious Syn: villainous; despicable
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genesis
(n.) beginning; origin Syn: start; birth
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facade
(n.) a deceptive outward appearance; a misrepresentation Syn: pretense; charade
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plot diagram
exposition exciting force rising action climax falling action resolution
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sequence
authors must decide how to structure their narratives
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diff b/w theme & thesis
A thesis statement is usually associated with an essay or formal paper. usually declared explicitly in the form of an argument or interrogative that the bulk of the text attempts to address. ## Footnote Theme is usually much more elusive than a thesis and is typically not explicitly stated. Themes are commonly employed to establish some relation with the reader, to address some universal concept or evoke some particular idea. Themes in fiction are created with motifs, which are figurative patterns that suggest something underlying the story.
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mood
the atmosphere that pervades a literary work w the intention of evoking a certain emotion/feeling from the aduience may be created by a combo of such elements as setting, voice, tone, & theme use adj's feeling u have in response to the writing
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simile
a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities b/w 2 diff things unlike a metaphor, draws resemblance w/ the help of words "like" or "as" direct comparison
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metaphor
a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison b/w 2 things/obj's tht r poles apart from each other but have some characteristics comon b/w them a resemblance of 2 contradictory/diff obj's is made on a single/some common characteristics
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analogy
a comparison in which an idea/thing is compared to another thing that is quite diff from it aims @ explaining that idea/thing by comparing it to something that is familiar metaphors & similes used to draw an analogy - more extensive than either Ex: Structure of an atom is like a solar system. Nucleus is the sun and electrons are the planets revolving around their sun.
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diction
style of speaking/writing determined by the choice of word by a speaker/writer separates good writing from bad writing: should be accurate, appropriate to the context, and such that the listener or readers understand easily
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syntax
the actual way in which words & sentences r placed together in writing usually should follow a pattern of subj-verb-obj agreement, but sometimes authors play around w/ this to achieve a lyrical, rhythmic, rhetoric, or questioning effect not related to the meaning of each word/overall meanings of sentence
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hyperbole
the author uses specific words & phrases that exaggerate & overemphasize the basic crux of the statement in order to produce a grander, more noticeable effect
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personification
the practice of attaching human traits & characteristics w/ inanimate obj's, phenomena, & animals
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allusion
the author refers to a subj matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference up to the reader to make a connection to the subj being mentioned
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onomatopoeia
refers to words whose very sound is very close to the sound they r meant to depict
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compare & contrast
highlights similarities & diff's b/w 2+ subj's used to show the benefits of 1 subj over another/to compare an unfamiliar subj w/ a familiar one look for signal words such as also, and, but, in contrast, unlike, and while
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cause & effect
examination of the causes and/or effects of a stiuation/phenomenon
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classification
grouping info by common characteristiics e.g. media classified as print, television, and radio
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transitions
words & phrases which provide a connection b/w ideas, sentences, & paragraphs help to make a piece of writing flow better not only connect ideas, but also introduce a certain shift, contrast or opposition, emphasis or agreement, purpose, result or conclusion, etc. in the line of argument
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subjective (point of view)
a personal view/opinion or might just describe something sensations, beliefs, feelings, emotions, opinions
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objective (point of view)
gives only facts when the writer tells what happens w/out stating more than can be inferred from the story's action and dialogue
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connotation
emotional association beyond the dictionary def subjective/biased
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denotation
the dictionary def objective
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stock character
a fictional character based on a common literary/social stereotype rely heavily on cultural types/names for their personality, manner of speech, & other characteristics
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purpose
an author's purpose is what the writer hopes to achieve by crafting a particular work to inform/explain, persuade, entertation, express thoughts/feelings always has "to" in front
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to inform or explain
Ex: encyclopedia/magazine articles, documentries, instruction manuals, Web sites clues: * facts & statistics * directions * steps in a process * diagrams/illustrated explanations
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to persuade
Ex: editorials, TV ads, political speeches * a statement of opinion * supporting evidence * appeals to emotion * a call to action
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to entertain
Ex: short stories, novels, plays, humorous essays, movies clues: * suspenseful/exciting situations * humorous/fascinating details * intriguing characters
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to express thoughts/feelings
Ex: personal essays, poems, diaries, journals clues: * thoughtful desc's * insightful observations * the writer's personal feelings
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perspective
anauthor's perspective is the lens thru which a writer looks at a topic colored by the writer's experiences, values, & feelings look @ * focus of the work * word choice * tone
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chronological organization
describes events in time order used to explain a sequence of events in an easy-to-follow way/to tell a suspenseful or exciting story look for signal words such as before, finally, first, next, and then
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how else can writers of nonfiction use text features to help u understand a topic?
subheading, captions, & boldfaced types
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Outliers central message
Successful people are determined by their surrounding circumstances, other people, & practice, so we as a community can affect who succeeds in our society.
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anecdotal evidence
refers to the use of particular instances or concrete examples to support a general claim is compelling, but doesn't, in itself, provide proof
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assertion
a bold claim
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statistical evidence
supports the claim by emplying numerical data
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factual knowledge
refers to essential facts, terminology, details, / elements necessary in order to understand a discipline or solve a problem in it
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authoritative testimony
occurs when an expert on a specific topic is referenced in order to grant an argument more weight used in argumentative papers, politics, social policy, & courts of law
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style
the unique elements that make everything distinctive the way a particular work is written - how it's said depends on choice of words, tone, & sentence structures formal, informal, journaistic, literary
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formal style
uses sophisticated, abstract language may use complex sentence structures carefully observes rules of grammar
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informal style
sounds like everyday conversation may use contractions & slang may use simple sentences & fragments
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journalistic style
uses netutral words to report facts often includes simple sentences reader notices what's said, not who's talking
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literary style
may use imagery to convey a mood often includes long, elaborate sentences reader often gets to know the narrator - the voice that tells the story
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voice
the personality that comes across in the page may be the writer's, or it may belong to a fictional character in a story word choice, sentence structure, & tone
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sentence structure
can be short & to the point or long & complex
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clause
S + V not necessarily a sentence
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phrase
doesn't have a S + V
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simple sentence
1 clause
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compound sentence
1 clause + FANBOY or ; + 1 clause
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complex sentence
1 clause + (subordinating conj + 1 clause) OR (subordinating conj + 1 clause) + 1 clause
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FANBOYS
For And Nor But Or Yet So (but not "so that")
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compound complex sentences
1 clause + FANBOYS or ; + 1 clause + (subordinating conj. + 1 clause) OR (subordinating conj + 1 clause) + 1 clause OR 1 clause + (subordinating conj + 1 clause) OR (subordinating conj + 1 clause) + 1 clause + 1 clause + coordinating conj
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subordinating conj's
make clauses dependent after, altho, as, because, if, since, so that, until, when, while
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relative PN's
who/whom, whoever/whomever, whose, that, & which can act as subj's in a clause
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preposition
links nouns, PN's, & phrases to other words in a sentence usually indicates the temporal, spatial, or logical relationship of its obj to the rest of the sentence as in the following examples
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essay opening paragraph
approx 8-10 setnences 1. hook/attention getter 2. background 3. thesis
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essay body paragraph
approx. 10-12 sentences 1. topic (assertion) 2. evidence 3. analysis
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persuasive techniques
1. appeals to emotion 2. transfer (transfer feelings abt one things to another) 3. bandwagon (appeal to popularity as an attempted form of validation 4. testimonial (a person's written/spoken statmeent extolling the virtue of a product/service/ideas) 5. loaded lagnuage (refers to words, phrases, & overall verbal & written communication tht is intended to inspire emotion in the reader/listener Ex: Tax relief, no child left behind)
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inference
an educated guess based on the evidence
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graphic aid
pics/art used to illustrate a subj
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table of contents
a list of the parts of a book/doc organized in the order in whcih the parts appear
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index
a collection of entries, alphabetically arranged, that is made to allow users to locate information in a given book appears at end
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glossary
an alphabetical list of terms w/ the def's for those terms traditionaly, appears @ end of book & includes terms w/in tht book tht r either newly introduced, uncommon, or specialized
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essay quotes or italics?
_quotes: short_ poems that aren't epics songs articles speeches essays individual televison episodes short stories _italics: long_ novellas over 60 pgs novels over 100 pgs epic poems TV shows movies CD titles
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passive voice
occurs when u make the obj of an action into the subj of a sentence
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pronoun-agreement errors
the indefinite PN's "anyone, anybody, everyone, everybody, someone, somebody, no one, nobody" r always **singular**
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biased PN's
we, our, us, collective first person
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"to be" verbs
am is are was were be being been
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low-level words
get things stuff a lot bad good
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2nd person
you your yours
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counter argument
an argument opposed to your thesis, or part of your thesis. It expresses the view of a person who disagrees with your position.
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rebuttal
the portion of an essay or speech that acknowledges the opponent's position and gives evidence or argument against it
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topic sentence
a sentence that captures the meaning of the entire paragraph or group of sentences. It tells what the passage is mainly about.
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colloquial language
informal language that is not rude, but would not be used in formal situations. It is less unacceptable than Slang & Swear Words. Read more at http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary/colloquial.html#jHvJRXLtXWdFAe8y.99
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prepositional phrase
consists of a prep, its obj, and any modifiers of the obj
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adverb phrase
modifies a verb, adj, or another adverb
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adj phrase
modifies a noun/PN
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independent/main clause
expresses a complete thoguht & forms a sentence
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subordinate/dependent clause
contains a subj & verb but doesn't express a complete thought cannot stand alone as a setnence
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verbal phrase
no subj diff from subordinate clause
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when to use commas
in series of 3+ after "first, second, so on" when they introduce a series b/w 2+ adj's of equal rank that modify same noun after introductory words/mild interjections "oh, yes, no, well" after introductory prep phrase that contains additional prep phrases after verbal phrases & adv clauses used as introductory elements to set off 1+ words tht interrupt the flow of thought in a sentence to set off nouns of direct address to set off nonessential appositives