Rewrite the following sentence to correct the run-on:

Today, the children went to the movies the Delbanes were nice enough to take them.

Match the phrase with the correct figure of speech. 1. thunderous silence simile 2. dearly departed personification 3. happy memory euphemism 4. cool as ice oxymoron

Which revision best correct the error In the sentence

What category best fits the works by Charles Brockden Brown? historic gothic sentimental satirical

When combining two sentences, which of these instructions should NOT be followed? A. Replace the period at the end of the first sentences with a comma. B. Insert a conjunction after the second sentence. C.

Which statement best defines the topic in a passage? A. It is the subject that is covered in the passage. B. It is the information that develops the passage. C. It is the evidence of the author's opinion on the passage. D.

Tell me what do you like about your city or dislike?

Which sentence contains parallel structure? A. This peaceful protest the workers staged in the parking lot has been witnessed by drivers, pedestrians, and residents of the neighborhood. B.

What does vicarious mean?

Which is the best example of manipulating an audience through media? A. Playing sinister music while interviewing a celebrity B. Criticizing a professional athlete without providing reasons C. Starting a web form for a discussion about a new app D.

Which of the following is NOT a valid theme statement? Select one: The old ways are the best ways after all. Our lives are essentially meaningless. The loss of innocence of a ten-year old child.