Which of the following is true about a compound sentence? It includes two dependent clauses. It needs either a subordinating conjunction or a semicolon. It includes two independent clauses. It needs either a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon. It includes an independent clause and a dependent clause.

It needs either a subordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

It includes and independent clause and a dependent clause.

Explanation:

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a long work of fiction-novels contain such elements as characters,plot,conflict,and setting. the writer of a novel, or novelist, develops theses elements. in addition to his main plot, a novel may contain one or more subplot, or independent, relate stories. a novel may also have several themes.