What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause? a dependent clause is a comma splice; an independent clause is not. an independent clause is a comma splice; a dependent clause is not. a dependent clause cannot stand alone; an independent clause expresses a thought on its own. an independent cannot stand alone; a dependent clause does stand alone.

In this example, what does the author use to describe laurie

Match the definition to the term. 1. pronouns or verbs used to show the person speaking, the person spoken to person 2. a form of noun, pronoun, or adjective used to show its relation to other words gender 3. the grouping of nouns into the classes masculine, feminine, and neuter case 4. an inflection or word form that shows whether one or more than one is meant number 5. pronouns that show by their form personal pronouns

Which pair of uses of figurative language from “the caged bird” support the extended metaphor of freedom versus oppression? back of the wind; floats downstream his wings are clipped; his feet are tied the caged bird sings; the free bird thinks dawn bright lawn; grave of dreams