Match the sentence to the term that it illustrates. (such as 1-a, 2-b etc.)
1. the boy was limping, but he kept pace with the other marchers.

2. hang gliding is a popular pastime; it takes skill and a bit of daring.

3. you seem to have found, my good friend, a real peace in life.

4. riding the unicycle blindfolded, the clown made it across the bridge.

5. these colors were chosen for the school: purple, green, and white.

a. a mark indicating that a list will follow

b. an introductory participial phrase

c. a comma linking two independent clauses

d. independent clauses linked without a conjunction

e. a sentence demonstrating direct address

Read the following conclusion for an essay that claims that extreme sports should be more highly regulated because they are too dangerous: whether it is a high level of physical exertion, or extra doses of the "fear factor," it is common for extreme athletes to beat at the door of fate. it is these people who tempt their own mortality, while curious onlookers wait anxiously for the outcome, who must be protected from themselves. which statement provides the most accurate evaluation of the paragraph? a. the closing statement is unsatisfying b. the passage introduces new evidence. c. the thesis is not restated. d. the style is informal and inconsistent.

Read the movie summary. two rival magicians compete for fame and success in edwardian london. when their bitter feud begins to escalate, they each resort to more and more dangerous tricks to try to outdo the other, ultimately placing the lives and sanity of those around them in jeopardy. based on this summary, the film is most likely a(n) action thriller dramatic thriller psychological thriller science fiction thriller

Which type of poetry often begins by announcing the subject and asking a muse for ? a. epic poetry b. dramatic poetry c. sunnets d. ballads