<span>He is surprised by the question and says that owning books is against the law.</span>
It should be <span>claim, reason, evidence, counterclaim and rebuttal, conclusion. I took an AP English class last year that taught me how to write a persuasive essay. </span>
Which clause is an independent clause?
Answer:
<span>The winter in Norway is long and harsh.
This the answer because an</span><span> </span>independent clause<span> is a sentence.</span>
Independent clause: "Frances has plenty of time"
Dependent clause: "to devote to her painting"