Agroup of words that has a subject and verb but does not express a complete thought is called:
a. independent clause
b. dependent clause

i used to know but i learned it a long time ago sorry

explanation:

the tale of “aunty misery” written by judith ortiz cofer , is a folk tale about an old woman who earns immortality by tricking death . the cost of immortality however, is that her life will stay the same. from this tale it becomes clear that death is a necessary evil and is inevitable in life.  

question: which theme is found in the tale of "aunty misery? ”

answer: a. death may not seem friendly, but he should be treated kindly.