Never Retreat by Paul Fleischman

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Before the queen rode in the parade, she gave a speech.'

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause and no dependent clauses. Example: 'After midnight the ghosts will come out of the haunted attic.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile was as bright as the sun.'

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What is a rhetorical question?

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A rhetorical question is a question asked for effect or to make a point, rather than to get an answer. Example: 'Isn't it a bit too late to apologize?'

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How can a run-on sentence be corrected?

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A run-on sentence can be corrected by using appropriate conjunctions or punctuation. Example: 'Our dependence on fossil fuels and our highly integrated systems are threatening the planet, so we need to become more self-sufficient.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. They help to create complex and compound sentences.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally. Example: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.'

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'