The central theme of the story concerns the way in which an individual understands his present life in relation to the traditions of his people and culture. He tells her mother and Maggie that they do not understand their “heritage” because they plan to put “priceless” heirloom quilts to “everyday use. “
Predicate nominative is also popularly known as the predicate noun. It is a noun, a pronoun or any nominal that follows the linking verb and most of the time the form of the verb be. It links or completes the linking and change the name of the subject. It complements or completes the verb in the sentence. However, predicate nominative completes only linking verbs. Predicate nominative can be compound while some do not have one. Therefore in the sentence "Sugar is the main ingredient in taffy", the predicate nominative is "ingredient".
A shift in thought can be indicated by what is called an em dash. An em dash is used to set of an interruption that is closely relevant to
the sentence but is not grammatically part of it. These set of
interruptions can be found in a list, illustration, restatement, shift
in thought or tone, summary, or dramatic point.
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A) Slavery degrades the slaveholder by killing his or her consciousness.
Consider the following from the text:
<span>"Slavery soon proved its ability to divest her of these excellent qualities, and her home of its early happiness. Conscience cannot stand much violence."</span>
