The punctuation mark that should be placed after the close quotation mark is a period. A period is used at the end of the sentence to indicate where the sentence fully stops. In the example given above, it is made up of two complete sentences with different thoughts each. Therefore, it should be written like this: I understand that "time is of the essence". I just need to find my keys so we can leave!
C. The sentences are of the writer's own voice and thought and not cliche or verbal generalities.
compassion, close knitted, caring, understanding
Answer: They help the reader visualize the characters’ actions
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