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Comma —from Greek komma , which means “something cut off” The Comma ( polygonia c-album ). 1. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven conjunctions : and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet . The game was over , but the crowd refused to leave.
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Comma—from Greek komma, which means “something cut off” The Comma (polygonia c-album)
1. Use commas to separate independent clauses when they are joined by any of these seven conjunctions: and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet. • The game was over, but the crowd refused to leave. • The student explained her question, yet the instructor still didn't seem to understand. • Yesterday was her brother's birthday, so she took him out to dinner.
2. Use commas after introductory a) clauses, b) phrases, or c) words that come before the main clause. • a. Common starter words for introductory clauses that should be followed by a comma include after, although, as, because, if, since, when, while. • While I was eating, the cat scratched at the door. • Because her alarm clock was broken, she was late for class. • If you are ill, you ought to see a doctor. • When the snow stops falling, we'll shovel the driveway.
b. Common introductory words that should be followed by a comma include yes, however, well. • Well, perhaps he meant no harm. • Yes, the package should arrive tomorrow morning. • However, you may not be satisfied with the results. • c. Use commas after direct address, to set off names: • Hello, Sam. • Goodbye, Susan.
Abstract Nouns • an intangible concept • A thing you can’t see, hear, touch, taste or smell
A tangible, physical thing • Something you can see, hear, touch, taste, or smell • Like concrete, they: • Add weight to your writing • Build a foundation of tangible images for your reader
Scene vs. Summary • Scene: • takes place in real-time, like a movie, usually contains dialogue between characters, and should be used for important interactions and events. • Summary: • Gives the reader important highlights or reminders, background information, or information about the past. Bits of summary often occur within or between scenes.
Homework • Read, Guide, Ch. 4, pp. 107-124 • Comment on blog • Begin working on the peer-draft of your memoir