It's a verb that has to have a ACTION and a SUBJECT is the sentence.
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No. Stalin kept himself separated from his people. He was “above” the common law as he was of great importance, so he was not fighting for food and shelter as many citizens were.
The words the author chooses to use in a passage can change the whole tone and feeling of the story in many different ways, or add depth and detail to the story.
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