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Which one includes an absolute/absolute phrase?
The raptor struck with its hind claws, and ripped open the fallen animal
Hermione was running towards them down the path.
The raptor struck out with its hind claws.
She was running down the path, Hagrid puffing along behind her.
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Which sentence was NOT written by a professional?
Only Gatsby, who gave his name to this book, was exempt from my reaction
So Cherry Valance, the cheerleader, was trying to help us.
His target, a small doe with a pronounced limp , was still with the herd.
My favourite umbrella, coated in pineapples, lay forgotten on the metro
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Which sentence is the best?
He craned his neck, scanning the mob.
In December, the wind wraps itself around bare trees.
The coaster swooped and swirled in the baby-blue sky.
Wind whips through my clothes, making the fabric snap.
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What is fan-fiction?
Stories based off characters and places that already exist
Tales that make up 1/3 of all content about books found online
Stories that imagine what if something different happened in a book/movie
Fiction written by a fan
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What is a participle?
A verb used as a noun
A verb used to describe a noun
An -ed or -ing verb
A verb used as an adjective
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A non-essential element/noun, which gives more description/information about the first noun, is a ...
Descriptor
Supplement
Appositive
Extra
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What can we learn from professional writers?
Motivation
How to write better
Better vocabulary
How to be more creative
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How many types of sentence will we look at today?
2
4
8
6
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One of these sentences is mine, the others were written by pros. Which is mine?
Furrowing his brows, he puzzled over the dusty tome.
Now he was on the bridge, hunched over on the bicycle, pedaling steadily.
Narrowing his beady eyes, he read the title of one of the books.
The shirt was silk paisley, unbuttoned halfway down his hairless chest.
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Which is better?
She sat staring into the void.
She sat staring into the void, at peace.
She sat staring into the void, at peace, thinking of happy memories.
She stared into the void, memories of yesteryear floating through her mind
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When writing fan-fiction, what do we need to keep in mind?
Make it flow with the original
Ensure it fits with what we know about the tale
Ensure that the writing fits with the original
Make sure it's funny
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Why would we need to focus on improving writing?
Fan-Fiction!!!
Ministry exam
Just because
For life
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What is an absolute/absolute phrase?
A noun and a participle with the noun coming first
A noun and a participle together
A noun and a participle with the participle coming first
Something that's absolutely true
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Which verb is the most vivid?
Cry
Speak
Shout
Bawl
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Who is your favourite writer?
A screenwriter
A novelist
A blogger / social media personality
A songwriter
