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OpenStudy (hellokitty17):

I need help with these 3 questions! will medal!!

OpenStudy (hellokitty17):

What is descriptive writing, and why would an author want to use it? What is sentence fluency, and why is it important in constructing a narrative? What is the function of a subordinate conjunction? List some examples of subordinate conjunctions. What is an absolute phrase?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Descriptive writing is a literary device in which the author uses details to paint a picture with their words. This process will provide readers with descriptions of people, places, objects, and events through the use of suitable details.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Sentence fluency is how sentences are written and flow to create a story. It is important in constructing a narrative because it does not create distractions for the reader and helps them focus in on the story.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A subordinating conjunction joins a subordinate clause to a main clause. This is a list of the most common subordinating conjunctions. after how till ( or 'til) although if unless as inasmuch until as if in order that when as long as lest whenever as much as

OpenStudy (anonymous):

An absolute phrase is a modifier (quite often a participle), or a modifier and a few other words, that attaches to a sentence or a noun, with no conjunction. An absolute phrase cannot contain a finite verb

OpenStudy (anonymous):

medal pls;)

OpenStudy (hellokitty17):

the last one?! what is that cause I have no idea.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait waat?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the last clause?

OpenStudy (hellokitty17):

this one. What is an absolute phrase?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The absolute phrases look like this: Her determination stronger than ever, Nexisa resolved not to give up until she had achieved her dreams. The sun shining bright and the pale blue sky forming a backdrop of the Sacre Coeur, Carl stepped into his future as a traveler and observer.

OpenStudy (hellokitty17):

thanks a lot!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no problemo lol

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