English Basics Flashcards

To learn the basics of English (6 cards)

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What is anaphora?

A

Repetition at the start of a sentence or a statement.

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2
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What is assonance?

A

Similar vowel sounds occurring together.

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3
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What does colloquial mean?

A

Ordinary everyday speech.

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4
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What is a simple sentence?

A

A main clause.

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5
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What is a compound sentence?

A

Two main clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A main clause joined to a subordinate clause.

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