The participial or infinitive phrase in each sentence are in bold
Julia withdrew money from each paycheck to renovate her old and dingy bathroom.
Humming to himself, he appeared in good spirits as he walked to the office.
Audience members, bored by the dull guest speaker, quickly lost their interest in the presentation.
To become an expert archer, Natasha dedicated long days to repetitive target drills.
The movie featured an unknown actress described as a rising star.
To gain admittance to Yale University was Nicholas's top priority.
Tonight's gala event is an effort to help raise money for natural-disaster relief.
<span><span>Garcia and Engle are both experienced scholars who write about poverty and race in the United States</span>
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<span>The most prevelant rumor is that Gatsby got his money through bootlegging (illegal sale of alcohol), which he did through his ties to the mob. Daisy tells Tom at one point, that Gatsby owned a chain of drug stores, and that is how he got rich.</span>
<span>the exposition is the idea or theory behind the book so "whats the book about"
a rising action is a series of events that build up to the climax so
example" he looked and looked for his dog.. but then he found his collar"
the climax is the turning point in his story
example" he found the dogs collar and tracks"
the falling action would be a conflict that unravels with the main character " the dog"
example would be like " he finally found the dog, "why did you leave spot"asked the boy
" cause you said you would get rid of him" said the tramp
the resolution would be the end of the story
"I am sorry spot" said the boy "i will never get rid of you"</span>
