Semester Exam Review

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What is capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles to indicate importance or proper names.

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What is a character foil in literature?

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A character foil is a character who contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist, to highlight particular qualities of the other character.

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How do you correct subject-verb agreement?

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Ensure that the subject and verb in a sentence agree in number (singular or plural). For example, 'A million thoughts bang around' (not 'bangs').

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What is the correct use of 'there', 'their', and 'they're'?

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'There' refers to a place, 'their' indicates possession, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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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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How do you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the clauses.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in writing?

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

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is the incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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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 contains a subject and a verb.

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What is the function of a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement presents the main argument or claim of an essay, guiding the direction of the writing.