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What is the function of the hyphen in the following sentence: Robynne lives in a densely-populated city.
It acts as a modifier to form a compound adjective.
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banana
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seesaw
Swap points!
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shark
Other team loses 25 points!
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thief
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Punctuate the following: dont do that actually tim never mind
Don't do that! Actually, Tim, never mind.
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Identify the figurative device in the example: The wet firewood hissed and crackled, but did not want to burn at all.
Onomatopoeia
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Define symbolism
Symbolism occurs when a word which has meaning in itself but is used to represent something entirely different.
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What is the function of a dash in the following sentence: Benny - who owns the dogs - was late for work.
To separate clauses in a sentence.
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thief
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rocket
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fairy
Take points!
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baam
Lose 25 points!
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"Whose misadventured piteous overthrows Doth with their death bury their parents' strife."
It refers to how the tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet ends their families' long-standing feud.
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heart
Other team wins 15 points!
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magnet
Take 25 points!
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shark
Other team loses 15 points!
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banana
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"From ancient grudge break to new mutiny"
The continuation of the hostility between the two families have the potential for new conflict to arise.
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Identify the figurative device in the example: We're up, wide-eyed, and wondering while we wait for others to awaken.
Alliteration
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banana
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rocket
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shark
Other team loses 10 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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Puncatuate the following:do you thinks its coming this way tommy whispered to his sister
"Do you thinks it's coming this way?" Tommy whispered to his sister.
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What is the function of a semi-colon in the following sentence: Alice was bold; her brother was careful.
To connect two independent clauses (i.e., complete sentences) in a sentence.
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Define hyperbole
An extravagant exaggeration.
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Identify the figurative device in the example: The tall trees were curtains that surrounded us during our picnic.
Metaphor
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