Answer and explanation:
The purpose of using dashes in this excerpt is to set off an appositive sentence that contains commas. An appositive sentence is a structure that offers further information on something mentioned before it. Appositives can usually be set off by commas but, when they are long and present commas in their own structure, they are set off by dashes.
In the excerpt we are studying here, the appositive "-so-called because they used to, like, DECLARE things to be true, okay, as opposed to other things are, like, totally, you know, not-" is a very long one and full of commas. It is supposed to offer further information on what declarative sentences are.
I am so sorry right now I can't think of anything however I can give you tips to writing one!!!! When you write a really short story the easiest way in my option is to add semi-colons. Also, make sure to include a who, what, when, where, and how in each sentence to make the story contain more information. Also if you want you can end in a cliff-hanger which makes you be able to not write as much. Your teacher is probably looking for you to have a conflict so make sure to include a problem in your story!!! I really hope this helps!!! Good luck I am sure you story will end up being AWESOME!!!! :)
Stress is a <span>pressure or tension exerted on a material object.</span>
