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What are comma splices? - ANSWERA comma separates two complete sentences. What are the five ways to fix a comma splice? - ANSWERa. Use a comma and conjunction b. Use a semi-colon c. Use a semi-colon, a conjunctive adverb, and a comma d. Make two different sentences

In ________ you should examine your ideas for: a clear thesis; complete development; and make any necessary improvements. closing revising evaluating drafting - ANSWERrevising The basics for in-text citation includes or refers to the _______ and ________. last name publishing company year page numbers author date of publication title year - ANSWERauthor date of publication

What are the rules for formatting an essay using MLA format? - ANSWER1. Include a separate citation page at the back of the essay. 2. Reference citations with a page number and the author's last name. 3. Make sure the paper itself is double-spaced 4. Use Times New Roman, twelve point font. 5. Insert a page number and your last name in the upper right-hand corner of each page. 6. Add necessary information for identification on the top left portion of the page. 7. Properly format your ...

1. After each option, write fragment, comma splice, fused sentence, or no error. (Bedford 132) a. I have a cat his name is Scruffy. b. Whereas I have a cat. c. I have a cat; his name is Scruffy. d. I have a cat, his name is Scruffy. - ANSWERAll of the above 2. Identify the sentence with a subject-verb agreement error. (Bedford 135) a. The winding river is lovely. b. The team arrive tonight.

Rhetoric - ANSWERthe art of using persuasive language. This is accomplished through the author's diction and sentence structure. Grammar - ANSWERtells a writer how words should be used and sentences formed

Creating a unified paragraph - ANSWERmaking sure every sentence relates to the main idea; identify, relate, eliminate, connect, clarify, rewrite Identify - ANSWERidentify a topic sentence Relate - ANSWERread each sentence to see how it relates to the main idea

Plot - ANSWERthe arrangement of action in a story Action - ANSWEREverything that happens in a story Flashback - ANSWERA method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events Conflict - ANSWERA struggle between opposing forces

What is the third stage of the writing process - ANSWERRevising How many stages are in the writing process - ANSWERFive

What two things do you always consider before writing - ANSWERPurpose and audience Writing is a what - ANSWERProcess Academic writing is always in what person? - ANSWERThird person

List the 5 stages of the writing process In order - ANSWERDiscover, Organize, Draft, Revise, Edit What is unified thesis - ANSWEROne controlling idea