The simple predicate is "showed." It is the verb that describes the action performed by the subject of the sentence.

The author spent years crafting her latest novel, weaving together intricate plot lines and developing complex characters that captivated readers around the world.

The words trilogic and trilogical exist, but they are very rare and unidiomatic, and you would do well to avoid them. Offhand I can't think of any circumstance where you could not use the noun trilogy rather than a phrase such as trilogic work.

Contemporary reading refers to reading material that is currently relevant or popular in the present time. It typically consists of books, articles, or other written content that reflect current social issues, trends, and cultural norms.

The comedian's hilarious parody of a popular song had the audience in stitches.

The point of view used in "The Revolt of the Evil Fairies" is third person omniscient, where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters in the story.

Jon Stewart is a master of political satire.

My satire was wasted on the instructor.

Is that parody a satire on current events?

Television's M*A*S*H* was a Vietnam war era satire set in Korea two decades earlier.

She tried to instill confidence in her students by praising their efforts.

"The New Yorker in Tondo" is a play written by Filipino playwright, Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero. It tells the story of a Filipina named Kikay who returns to the Philippines after studying in New York, bringing back with her a New Yorker attitude and lifestyle. The play follows her interactions with her friends and how her personality clashes with the traditional values of her hometown.

"Unlocking the hidden layers of irony in short stories reveals a world where expectations are subverted and truths are exposed in unexpected ways."

It depends on the context -- it sounds as though you're using a lot of "then this happened and then this did and .." sort of sentences, which you can stop doing.

Instead of giving long descriptive passages, show your characters doing things. THEN, you won't have to keep trying to think of new connective words!

The detective was able to discern the hidden clues in the crime scene.

i don't think there is the shortest one is "the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" though.

A satirical sentence is one that uses humor, irony,or obvious irrationality to make its point, whether or not it is intended as ridicule or criticism. In this regard , it is often difficult to distinguish from a facetious statement.

Examples :

"The county could save a lot of money by requiring homeowners to repaint any fire hydrants in front of their homes."

"The city stopped washing its buses because they kept getting dirty again."

"We should hire illegal immigrants as teachers because that way we can pay them less."

The literary term used in this sentence is imagery, specifically auditory imagery. It describes the writer's ability to create a sense of sound through words to evoke an emotional response in the reader.

Simile.

A premise is a statement or idea that forms the basis for a discussion or argument. You can use it in a sentence like this: The premise of their research is that social media has a significant impact on mental health.

No, the sentence "all you could do was keep writing" is a complete sentence because it has a subject ("you") and a verb phrase ("could do was keep writing"). It expresses a complete thought on its own.

The first sentence of "Kensuke's Kingdom" by Michael Morpurgo is: "I disappeared on the night before my twelfth birthday."

He developed a romantic interest in his coworker after getting to know her better through working on a project together.

Cinema can be viewed as both a boon and a bane. It has the power to entertain, educate, inspire, and bring people together, serving as a tool for social change and cultural expression. However, it can also perpetuate harmful stereotypes, promote violence, and influence negative behaviors if not used responsibly.

One example is the "Incredible Egg" commercial series which mocks exaggerated health claims by showing absurd scenarios like a boxer punching eggs for strength. These ads use satire to highlight how some products make grandiose promises that may not be entirely accurate.

The depredation of the local wildlife population was a concern for conservationists.