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11/8/2013. In romance literature, women are often represented as maidens, mothers, temptresses, and crones (hags). These stereotypes are represented in Arthurian legends. Literary Elements. 6. Meter: A regular pattern of beats. EX: 7. Atmosphere: Mood or feeling of text. EX: .

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11/8/2013

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  1. 11/8/2013 • In romance literature, women are often represented as maidens, mothers, temptresses, and crones (hags). • These stereotypes are represented in Arthurian legends.

  2. Literary Elements 6. Meter: A regular pattern of beats. EX: 7. Atmosphere: Mood or feeling of text. EX:

  3. THE COMMAS & Semicolons Page 521 Chapter 30

  4. THE COMMA • 30f. Use commas to separate items in a series. EXAMPLE: The Knights of the Round Table act with honor, loyalty, and bravery.

  5. THE COMMA • 30g. Use a comma to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun. EXAMPLE: Mystical, magical, and mysterious Merlin casts powerful spells.

  6. THE COMMA • 30h. Use a comma before and, but, or, nor, for, yet when they join independent clauses, unless the clauses are very short. • EXAMPLE:Uther loves Igraine, but Gorloise is her husband.

  7. THE COMMA • 30k. Parenthetical expressions (conjunctive adverbs or transitional expressions) should be offset by commas in a sentence. • EXAMPLE: Gorloise loves his wife and, therefore, flees with her.

  8. THE SEMICOLON • 31a. Use a semicolon between independent clauses not joined by and, but, or, nor, for, yet. EXAMPLE: Uther desires Igraine; he trades his future son for a love spell.

  9. THE SEMICOLON • 31b. Use a semicolon between closely related (content) independent clauses joined by a conjunctive adverb or transitional expression (however/for example). EXAMPLE:Igraine confesses her tryst with Gorloise; therefore,Uther tells her the truth.

  10. THE SEMICOLON • 31c. A semicolon (rather than a comma) may be needed to separate independent clauses if there are commas or a comma series within each clause. EXAMPLE: The wizard, the hermit, and the lady are magical; but Arthur,Igraine, and Uther are mortal.

  11. THE SEMICOLON • 31d. Use a semicolon between items in a series if the items contain commas. EXAMPLE: Arthur, the squire; Kay, the knight; and Ector, the lord, attend a tournament.

  12. Semicolon Practice 1 • Which pairs can/should be connected with a semi-colon? • a) I hate rice pudding _____ dairy products don't agree with me. • b) Spain is lovely _____ hot weather and friendly people. • c) Spain _____ lovely beaches, endless blue sea and great weather. • d) Spain is a lovely country _____ the beaches are endless and the weather is always good.

  13. Semicolon Practice 2 • Which pairs can/should be connected with a semi-colon? • a)Paris is a beautiful city ______ wide streets and sunshine. • b)Havana is a lovely city ______ rice pudding is one of my favorite foods. • c)I would love to go to France ______ Paris is a lovely city. • d)I would love to go to Greece ______ I love ancient history.

  14. Semicolon Practice 3 • Which pairs can/should be connected with a semi-colon? • a)Gran hates going to bed early ______ there is too much on the TV. • b)Gran hates doing DIY ______ too much like hard work. • c)Gran hates going to bed early ______ the wallpaper in her house is peeling. • d)Gran hates doing DIY ______ the wallpaper in her house is peeling.

  15. Semicolon Practice 4 • 4. Which pairs can/should be connected with a semi-colon? • a)Understanding grammar is very important ______ despite its complexity. • b)Understanding grammar is very important ______ clear communication is an essential skill. • c)Understanding grammar is very important • ______ most high level jobs require good writing skills. • d)Understanding grammar is very important ______ although it is not always the most fascinating subject on the planet.

  16. Semicolon Practice 5 • 5. Which pairs can/should be connected with a semi-colon? • a)The stock exchange fell sharply _______ investor confidence is very low. • b)The stock exchange fell sharply _______ many investors decided to sell their shares. • c)The stock exchange fell sharply _______ a difficult day for everybody. • d)The stock exchange fell sharply _______ I would wait before selling your shares.

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