dol #41

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or explains another noun next to it.

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How do you punctuate appositives?

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Appositives are set off by commas.

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What is dialogue in writing?

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Dialogue is written speech put into quotes.

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When do you use commas with dialogue?

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Commas are used after tag lines and before quotes that include dialogue.

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How should book titles be formatted in writing?

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Book titles should be underlined or italicized.

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What is the purpose of using commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, set off appositives, and clarify meaning.

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What does it mean to quote someone?

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To quote someone means to repeat their exact words, usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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What is a tag line in dialogue?

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A tag line is a phrase that attributes dialogue to a speaker, such as 'he said' or 'she asked'.

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What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?

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A phrase is a group of words without a subject-verb component, while a clause has both a subject and a verb.

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What is the role of punctuation in writing?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas.