In “The Chase” by Annie Dillard‚ the actual chase sequence is only six paragraphs long‚ a relatively short selection. But when read by the reader the passage seems to be much longer than only six paragraphs. This effect is made possible through Dillard’s excellent use of description‚ details‚ transitions‚ repetition‚ sentence variety‚ parallelism‚ point of view‚ and tension. “He ran after us‚ and we ran away from him‚ up the snowy Reynolds sidewalk. At the corner‚ I looked back; incredibly‚ he
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quarterbacks in the nation until his leg snapped in half ending his career‚ is extremely well known for his football skill and football death. In addition to the context‚ I used the Greek and Latin root “pheme” meaning utterance‚ to help demonstrate a verbal response as a result
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I used a periodic sentence to build up the struggle this student has finding his own method of academic success. The gerund phrases of the periodic sentence also provides context for the sentence because of the boy’s in ability to be perfect at answering difficult questions. ***3. With the guarantee of sacred freedom barred on the American flag‚ with the promise of better opportunities
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when the words at the end of one clause or phrase begins the very next clause or phrase. Illustration of one idea by using a better known‚ similar and parallel idea. The parallel repetition of successive words or phrases‚ lines‚ or clauses at the beginning of successive phrases‚ clauses‚ or lines‚ A short‚ personal story that is usually humorous. Words in one phrase or clause are replicated in exactly/closely in reverse grammatical order in the next phrase or clause to add emphasis and rhythm. When
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modify verbs‚ other adverbs‚ adjectives‚ or entire clauses Prepositions express relationships in time and space Conjunctions connect words or groups of words Interjections express surprise or emotion Use commas to set off introductory words‚ phrases‚ and clauses Use commas to separate clauses in compound sentences Use commas to set off nonrestrictive elements Use commas to set off parenthetical and transitional expressions Use semicolons to link independent clauses Use semicolons to separate
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Dangling Modifiers - Exercise 1 Wording may vary. Below are suggested corrections. For help with any item below‚ refer to the dangling modifiers page. 1. Writing carefully‚ the student finished the essay in time to hand in. Because the student wrote carefully‚ the essay was finished in time to hand in. Your answer: Writing carefully‚ the essay was finished on time to hand in. 2. My flesh felt creepy after I saw a monster movie. After seeing a
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a. Identify the gerunds and their functions in the sentences. b. Actively participate in class discussion through oral recitation and activities provided by the teacher. c. Construct their own sentences using gerunds. II. Subject Matter Topic: Verbals: Gerunds and its functions Reference: Grammar and Composition By: Mc Graw Hill Glencoe pp. 208-210 Materials: chalk‚ board‚ visual aids III. Procedures: TEACHER’S ACTIVITY STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY A. Routinary Activities 1. Greetings Good
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1 2 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIVERSITY OF DA NANG *** DANANG - 2011 This thesis has been completed at The University of Danang Supervisor: NGŨ THI N HÙNG‚ Ph.D H VI N M LINH Examiner 1: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luu Quy Khuong Examiner 2: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Van Phuoc A STUDY OF METAPHOR IN NEWSPAPERS (ENGLISH VERSUS VIETNAMESE) This thesis will be orally defended to the Examining Committee at the Field Study: The English Language Code: 60.22.15 University of Danang
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that expresses action or helps to make a statement. When a verb contains more than one word‚ it’s called a verb phrase. A verb phrase always contains a helping verb. An adverb modifies or explains a verb. An adverb also may modify an adjective. A preposition is a word used to show the relationship of a noun or a pronoun to some other word in the sentence. A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. A conjunction is a word
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……………………………………………..Types of Adjective ………………………………………………………...Adverbs ……………………………………………………………………………Prepositions …………………………………………………………………….....List of Common English Prepositions …………………………………….Ending a sentence with a Preposition …………………………………….Prepositional Phrase ………………………………………………………Conjunction …………………………………………………………………….....List of Common English Conjunction …………………………………….Interjections…………………………………………………………………….......List of Common English Interjections …………………………………….Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………
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