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What is a dangling participle
a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because
of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young,
circuses appeal to all of us'A dangling participle is a participial
phrase that precedes a main clause but doesn't clearly connect with
a subject.
A participial phrase that precedes a main clause but doesn't
clearly connect with a subject
How do you use the word method in a sentence
there are two uses that I know of for method
one would be a way of doing something: "He taught me his method of cleaning the bathroom."
the other is used in programming. "The string was passed to the findWord method."
don't worry too much about the second one...
What is a awkward modifier
An awkward modifier is a modifier that interrupts the flow of
the sentence. =]
A modifier that interrupts the flow of the sentence
Which of the following is the best definition of the term hamartia as it relates to tragedy
What is the most significant difference between television and film studies
Television is almost entirely funded by advertising.
Which of the following assignments from your teacher would be best completed by writing a literary analysis essay
Write about an author's use of symbolism to express his or her
main theme
Is the sentence 'Sharon borrowed a book about gardening from her mother by using no pesticides' correct
It made sense until ' by using no pesticides ' .
How does she not use pesticides to borrow a book... ?
Ambiguous Modifier Apex.
What is the difference between a cliche and an original figurative expression
A cliche used to be an original figurative expression, but it is
so overused that it is no longer creative.
An original figurative expression is a unique phrase that is
like a simile or metaphor.
What about media homogenization in dangerous to consumers
it limits the diversity shown on television, which alienates
viewers who dont see themselves represented.
Who regulates what we see on TV
What is the Best defines television genres
A classification that helps define television shows into different groups
which of the following arguments use logical fallacy
Identify the problem in the following sentence:Tracy rides bulls in rodeos heβs really good. A. Fused sentence B. Comma splice C. Sentence fragment D. Dangling modifier
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