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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is often missing a subject or a verb.

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence includes facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics used to support a claim or argument.

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What can we infer from a character's actions?

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We can infer a character's feelings, motivations, or traits based on their actions and dialogue.

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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What is an inference?

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An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay and guides the direction of the writing.

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a story that recounts a sequence of events, often including characters, a setting, and a plot.