Two related independent clauses can be joined by a
a) comma
b) comma splice
c) semicolon
d) run-on

c) Semicolon

Explanation:

When the content of two or more independent clauses are closely related, we can join them with a semicolon or coordinating conjunction like “or,” “and,” “but,” “yet” or “so.” If we used a comma instead, a comma splice would occur, which is one of the mistakes made when using a comma incorrectly.

Likewise, a “run-on” is not a possible answer either because it refers to a sentence-error that occurs when two independent clauses are not joined correctly.

a.) it provides a clue to solve the mystery.

elise is writing a literary analysis of a biographical essay about emily dickinson.

which of the following should elise use in order to provide a strong claim statement in the introduction to her analysis?

a.  

“a life apart” by julia golding maintains that emily dickenson wrote over a thousand poems during her life.