Response:
Dependent/subordinate clause
Clarification:
Dependent or subordinate clauses cannot stand alone and need to be linked to an independent clause to have meaning. Moreover, they typically start with a subordinate conjunction, such as since, because, after and even though.
The alternative choices are incorrect because main and independent clauses convey a complete idea, and there is no gerund present to create a gerund phrase.
Thomas Paine's work, Common Sense, was significant as it encouraged American colonists to strive for independence.
This pamphlet, published in 1776, coincided with the formative stages of the American Revolutionary War. Although the first battle for independence occurred in 1775, certain colonists were still ambivalent, desiring some form of reconciliation with Britain due to a lack of intense animosity toward the monarchy.
However, in 1776, the pamphlet articulated arguments against monarchy as a governing model, advocating for the freedom of the American colonies. Thus, the publication of Common Sense in 1776 fueled the desire for independence, swaying the undecided colonies towards breaking away. Independence was ultimately declared in July 1776, merely six months following the pamphlet's release.
The response that most effectively captures the main point of the excerpt is Although Miep Gies did not see herself as a hero; many others regarded her as such after the war.
This passage highlights aspects of Miep Gies' efforts to assist Jews in evading the Nazi regime and emphasizes her belief that her actions were not remarkable, reinforcing the notion that she did not view herself as a hero.
There is no additional information in this excerpt to justify selecting the other choices as the correct response.
In "Attack the Water," Mirikitani employs concrete language to paint striking images of the human impact of warfare.
Concrete language enhances sensory experience. A concrete term directly appeals to one of the five senses.
This form of language allows readers to clearly grasp the topic at hand, whether it pertains to a location, event, individual, or other subjects, by providing specific details and identifying information. Writing may become dull, unclear, or ambiguous without the use of concrete language.
