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What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T22:22:47Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

'''After 'so' 'neither', 'nor'''' "So do I", "Neither do I", "Nor do I"

In written English, as well as in a very formal style, the verb precedes the subject is in the following cases:

'''After [[negative adverbial expressions]]'''

-Under no circumstances ''can we'' accept cheques.

-In no way ''can he'' be held responsible.

-At no time ''did she say'''' she would come.

'''After [[adverbial expressions]] of place''' :

Round the corner came the postman.

On the doorstep was a bunch of flowers.

'''After 'seldom', 'rarely', 'never', in [[comparisons]]''' :

''Seldom'' have I seen such a beautiful view.

''Rarely'' did he pay anyone a compliment.

''Never'' had I felt so happy.

'''After 'hardly', 'scarcely', 'no sooner', when one thing happens after another.''' :

''Hardly had I begun'' to speak when I was interrupted.

''Scarcely had we started our meal'' our meal when the phone rang.

''No sooner had I arrived'' than they all started to argue.

'''After adverbial expressions beginning with 'only'''' :

''Only'' after the meeting ''did I realize'' the importance of the subject.

'''After [[exclamations]] with 'here' and 'there'''' :

''Here comes'' the winner!

''There goes'' all our money!

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T22:16:18Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

'''After 'so' 'neither', 'nor'''' "So do I", "Neither do I", "Nor do I"

In written English, as well as in a very formal style, the verb precedes the subject is in the following cases:

'''After [[negative adverbial expressions]]'''

-Under no circumstances ''can we'' accept cheques.

-In no way ''can he'' be held responsible.

-At no time ''did she say'''' she would come.

'''After [[adverbial expressions]] of place'''

Round the corner came the postman.

On the doorstep was a bunch of flowers.

'''After 'seldom', 'rarely', 'never', in [[comparisons]]'''

''Seldom'' have I seen such a beautiful view.

''Rarely'' did he pay anyone a compliment.

''Never'' had I felt so happy.

'''After 'hardly', 'scarcely', 'no sooner', when one thing happens after another.'''

''Hardly had I begun'' to speak when I was interrupted.

''Scarcely had we started our meal'' our meal when the phone rang.

"No sooner had I arrived" than they all started to argue.

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T22:15:01Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

'''After 'so' 'neither', 'nor'''' "So do I", "Neither do I", "Nor do I"

In written English, as well as in a very formal style, the verb precedes the subject is in the following cases:

'''After [[negative adverbial expressions]]'''

-Under no circumstances ''can we'' accept cheques.

-In no way ''can he'' be held responsible.

-At no time ''did she say'''' she would come.

'''After [[adverbial expressions]] of place'''

Round the corner came the postman.

On the doorstep was a bunch of flowers.

'''After 'seldom', 'rarely', 'never', in [[comparisons]]'''

''Seldom'' have I seen such a beautiful view.

''Rarely'' did he pay anyone a compliment.

''Never'' had I felt so happy.

'''After 'hardly', 'scarcely', 'no sooner', when one thing happens after another.'''

''Hardly had I begun'' to speak when I was interrupted.

''Scarcely had we started" our meal when the phone rang.

"No sooner had I arrived" than they all started to argue.

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T22:10:42Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

'''After 'so' 'neither', 'nor'''' "So do I", "Neither do I", "Nor do I"

In written English, as well as in a very formal style, inversion is used in the following cases

'''After [[negative adverbial expressions]]'''

-Under no circumstances ''can we'' accept cheques.

-In no way ''can he'' be held responsible.

-At no time ''did she say'''' she would come.

'''After [[adverbial expressions]] of place'''

Round the corner came the postman.

On the doorstep was a bunch of flowers.

'''After 'seldom', 'rarely', 'never', in [[comparisons]]'''

''Seldom'' have I seen such a beautiful view.

''Rarely'' did he pay anyone a compliment.

''Never'' had I felt so happy.

'''After 'hardly', 'scarcely', 'no sooner', when one thing happens after another.'''

''Hardly had I begun'' to speak when I was interrupted.

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T22:06:01Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

'''After 'so' 'neither', 'nor'''' "So do I", "Neither do I", "Nor do I"

In written English, as well as in a very formal style, inversion is used in the following cases

'''After [[negative adverbial expressions]]'''

-Under no circumstances ''can we'' accept cheques.

-In no way ''can he'' be held responsible.

-At no time ''did she say'''' she would come.

'''After [[adverbial expressions]] of place'''

Round the corner came the postman.

On the doorstep was a bunch of flowers.

'''After 'seldom', 'rarely', 'never', in comparisons'''

''Seldom'' have I seen such a beautiful view.

''Rarely'' did he pay anyone a compliment.

''Never'' had I felt so happy.

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T22:02:03Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

'''After 'so' 'neither', 'nor'''' "So do I", "Neither do I", "Nor do I"

In written English, as well as in a very formal style, inversion is used in the following cases

'''After [[negative adverbial expressions]]'''

-Under no circumstances ''can we'' accept cheques.

-In no way ''can he'' be held responsible.

-At no time ''did she say'''' she would come.

'''After [[adverbial expressions]] of place'''

Round the corner came the postman.
On the doorstep was a bunch of flowers.

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T22:00:26Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

'''After 'so' 'neither', 'nor'''' "So do I", "Neither do I", "Nor do I"

In written English, as well as in a very formal style, inversion is used in the following cases

'''After [[negative adverbial expressions]]'''

-Under no circumstances ''can we'' accept cheques.

-In no way ''can he'' be held responsible.

-At no time ''did she say'''' she would come.

'''After [[adverbial expressions]] of place'''

"Round the corner came the postman."

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T21:57:52Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

'''After 'so' 'neither', 'nor'''' "So do I", "Neither do I", "Nor do I"

In written English, as well as in a very formal style, inversion is used in the following cases

'''After [[negative adverbial expressions]]'''

-Under no circumstances ''can we'' accept cheques.

-In no way ''can he'' be held responsible.

-At no time ''did she say'''' she would come.

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T21:49:26Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

'''After 'so' 'neither', 'nor'''' "So do I", "Neither do I", "Nor do I"

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T21:47:35Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.

'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

What is “subject/verb agreement”?

2014-04-23T21:47:06Z

MarkO725: /* Verb Preceding the Subject */

Making sure that the subject and verb agree in a sentence is important. When they agree correctly they will make the essay or report easier to read and understand. There are a few techniques that will need to be taken to ensure the subject and verb are in agreement.The verb in every independent or dependent clause must agree with its subject in person or number(Butler, et al.143).

'''The two numbers are:'''
*singular- indicating one person or thing
*plural- indicating more than one person or thing

For the subject and verb to agree in number singular or plural subjects must have a singular or plural verb (Kirszner and Mandell 240). The subject takes the base form of the verb in all but the third person singular to make the subject and verb agree in person. The subject and verb must comply in number. In third person singular add an ''s'' or ''es'' to the base form of the verb to make both subject and verb agree.

*'''Example:''' The dog jumps the fence.
The subject is: '''dog'''
The verb is: '''jumps'''

*'''Example:''' The dogs jump the fence.
The subject is: '''dogs'''
The verb is: '''jump'''

==Compound Subjects==

"Compound subjects joined by "and" normally require a plural verb" (Butler,et al.144). The only instance when this is not applicable and the subjects are considered singular is when the subjects refer to the same individual or object.

'''Remember:''' "Nouns joined by "and" are thought of as a unit or actually refer to the same person or thing, the verb is normally singular" (Butler, et al. 145).

*'''Example:''' My friend Jenn and colleague Sarah are going on vacation.

*'''Example:''' The restaurant owner and head chef is coming to the party. (referring to the same person, singular)

When compound subjects joined by “or” or “nor”, the verb follows the nearest subject.

*'''Example:''' My brother or sister is throwing me a party. (nearest subject, sister, is singular)

*'''Example:''' Neither my boss or co-workers are feeling well today. (nearest subject, co-workers, is plural)

==Verb Preceding the Subject==

Verbs sometimes come before the subject. This change in order can lead to error in agreement (Butler, et al. 144). It is sometimes difficult to remember when the verb comes before the subject.
Below you will find some guidelines and examples to help you.

In normal everyday english, verbs precede the subject.
'''To make questions''' "Does he?" "Can you?"

==Intervening Expressions==

Verbs are sometimes separated by words that describe the subject. This can make it difficult to make sure that the subject and verb agree. The key is to make sure that the verb agrees with the subject and not with the word in the modifying phrase.

*'''Example:''' The evidence that they submitted to the judge was convincing.
The subject is: '''evidence'''

The verb is: '''was'''

==Verb Agreement with Indefinite Pronouns==

"Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific persons or things" (Hacker and Sommers 311). A few examples of Indefinite Pronouns are all, anything, neither, somebody, several, both, everyone, etc.

*'''Example sentences:'''

Somebody is at the door. ("Somebody" is singular; therefore, the linking verb is "is" instead of "are.")

Both do well at taking tests. ("Both" is plural (referring to more than one); therefore the linking verb is "do" instead of "does.")

==External Links==

*[http://www.dianahacker.com/writersref Hacker].

==Work Cited==

*Butler, Eugenia, et al., ''Correct Writing''. 6th Ed. Lexington: D.C. Heath and Company, 1995.

*Kirszner, Laurie G., and Stephen R. Mandell., ''The Concise Wadsworth Handbook''. Instructor's Ed. Australia: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2005.

Imagery

2014-04-23T20:13:20Z

MarkO725:

==Imagery==
[[File:Imagery2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]
Imagery, in a literal text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to his or her work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work. Imagery may be defined as the entire effect of images described through a textual medium to give the reader an experience. Imagery is usually not a vague description of something , but a vivid experience painted by the author so as to create a feeling of one of the 5 senses in the reader’s mind. Imagery can be obtained by using [[personification]], [[alliteration]], [[sound]], [[rhythm]], and anything else that helps create for the reader the experience the author intended. You can also look at the imagery an author creates, especially in poetry, to discover the author’s intent or feelings behind his/her poem.

==Types of Imagery==
There are different types of Imagery pertaining to different senses of the human body

[['''Visual Imagery''']] aligns with sight, and allows you to [http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize] events or places in a literary work.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery'''Auditory Imagery'''] pertains to a sound. It triggers the sense of [http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory-imagery hearing] through descriptive text.

[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery '''Olfactory Imagery'''] uses the sense of smell to visualize an image in the reader's mind.

[http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html'''Gustatory imagery '''] refers to words, descriptions, or pictures in your brain that make you think of taste.

==Examples of Imagery==

'''Visual'''- "The rose is bright red".

'''Auditory'''- "It sounds like the chirping of several birds, with their high voices."

'''Olfactory Imagery'''- "The air smells like going to the countryside, fresh and green. No smell of smoke but only the fresh water and leaves."

'''Gustatory Imagery'''- "The wings were very sweet with a hint of spice. The barbecue flavor was also present."

==Imagery in Popular Text==
Imagery is very prevalent in famous novels of today's culture. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter "Harry Potter"]. author JK Rowling uses imagery throughout all of her stories. "Then he heard a terrible cry that pulled at his insides, that expressed agony of a kind that neither flame nor curse could cause, and he stood up, swaying, more frightened than he had been that day, more frightened, perhaps, than he had been in his whole life." This particular [http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts excerpt] from the text emphasizes the shrewdness of a particular sound, utilizing the auditory imagery.

A recent novel that depends heavily on the aspect of imagery is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey '''"Fifty Shades of Gray"''']. In this erotic novel, author E.L. James uses vivid visual description to portray sexual scenes to the readers. " He nuzzles my neck, biting down, as he flexes his hips, deliciously slowly" is a [http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1 passage] from the book that serves as an example of visual imagery.

==Overview==
Imagery is an aspect of literature that has proven to be very pertinent in the realm of writing. Without imagery, the reader would not be able to fully garner the experiences of the characters and visual aspects of the settings in novels.

External links

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery
[http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory
[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery[[Category:Literary Terms]]
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potterhttp://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey
http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize

Works Cited ==

* ''Harbrace College Handbook'', 12th Ed. Horner/Webb/Miller
* ''Literature, An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama'', Sixth Edition X.J. Kennedy/Dana Gioia

Imagery

2014-04-10T22:33:03Z

MarkO725:

==Imagery==
[[File:Imagery2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]
Imagery, in a literal text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to his or her work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work. Imagery may be defined as the entire effect of images described through a textual medium to give the reader an experience. Imagery is usually not a vague description of something , but a vivid experience painted by the author so as to create a feeling of one of the 5 senses in the reader’s mind. Imagery can be obtained by using [[personification]], [[alliteration]], [[sound]], [[rhythm]], and anything else that helps create for the reader the experience the author intended. You can also look at the imagery an author creates, especially in poetry, to discover the author’s intent or feelings behind his/her poem.

==Types of Imagery==
There are different types of Imagery pertaining to different senses of the human body

[['''Visual Imagery''']] aligns with sight, and allows you to [http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize] events or places in a literary work.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery'''Auditory Imagery'''] pertains to a sound. It triggers the sense of [http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory-imagery hearing] through descriptive text.

[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery '''Olfactory Imagery'''] uses the sense of smell to visualize an image in the reader's mind.

[http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html'''Gustatory imagery '''] refers to words, descriptions, or pictures in your brain that make you think of taste.

==Examples of Imagery==

'''Visual'''- "The rose is bright red".

'''Auditory'''- "It sounds like the chirping of several birds, with their high voices."

'''Olfactory Imagery'''- "The air smells like going to the countryside, fresh and green. No smell of smoke but only the fresh water and leaves."

'''Gustatory Imagery'''- "The wings were very sweet with a hint of spice. The barbecue flavor was also present."

==Imagery in Popular Text==
Imagery is very prevalent in famous novels of today's culture. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter "Harry Potter"]. author JK Rowling uses imagery throughout all of her stories. "Then he heard a terrible cry that pulled at his insides, that expressed agony of a kind that neither flame nor curse could cause, and he stood up, swaying, more frightened than he had been that day, more frightened, perhaps, than he had been in his whole life." This particular [http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts excerpt] from the text emphasizes the shrewdness of a particular sound, utilizing the auditory imagery.

A recent novel that depends heavily on the aspect of imagery is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey '''"Fifty Shades of Gray"''']. In this erotic novel, author E.L. James uses vivid visual description to portray sexual scenes to the readers. " He nuzzles my neck, biting down, as he flexes his hips, deliciously slowly" is a [http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1 passage] from the book that serves as an example of visual imagery.

==Overview==
Imagery is an aspect of literature that has proven to be very pertinent in the realm of writing. Without imagery, the reader would not be able to fully garner the experiences of the characters and visual aspects of the settings in novels.

----

[[Literary Terms]]

== Works Cited ==
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize
* ''Harbrace College Handbook'', 12th Ed. Horner/Webb/Miller
* ''Literature, An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama'', Sixth Edition X.J. Kennedy/Dana Gioia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery
[http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory
[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery[[Category:Literary Terms]]
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potterhttp://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey
http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1

Imagery

2014-04-10T22:26:50Z

MarkO725: /* Types of Imagery */

==Imagery==
[[File:Imagery2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]
Imagery, in a literal text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to his or her work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work. Imagery may be defined as the entire effect of images described through a textual medium to give the reader an experience. Imagery is usually not a vague description of something , but a vivid experience painted by the author so as to create a feeling of one of the 5 senses in the reader’s mind. Imagery can be obtained by using [[personification]], [[alliteration]], [[sound]], [[rhythm]], and anything else that helps create for the reader the experience the author intended. You can also look at the imagery an author creates, especially in poetry, to discover the author’s intent or feelings behind his/her poem.

==Types of Imagery==
There are different types of Imagery pertaining to different senses of the human body

'''Visual Imagery''' aligns with sight, and allows you to [http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize] events or places in a literary work.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery'''Auditory Imagery'''] pertains to a sound. It triggers the sense of [http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory-imagery hearing] through descriptive text.

[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery '''Olfactory Imagery'''] uses the sense of smell to visualize an image in the reader's mind.

[http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html'''Gustatory imagery '''] refers to words, descriptions, or pictures in your brain that make you think of taste.

==Examples of Imagery==

'''Visual'''- "The rose is bright red".

'''Auditory'''- "It sounds like the chirping of several birds, with their high voices."

'''Olfactory Imagery'''- "The air smells like going to the countryside, fresh and green. No smell of smoke but only the fresh water and leaves."

'''Gustatory Imagery'''- "The wings were very sweet with a hint of spice. The barbecue flavor was also present."

==Imagery in Popular Text==
Imagery is very prevalent in famous novels of today's culture. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter Harry Potter]. author JK Rowling uses imagery throughout all of her stories. "Then he heard a terrible cry that pulled at his insides, that expressed agony of a kind that neither flame nor curse could cause, and he stood up, swaying, more frightened than he had been that day, more frightened, perhaps, than he had been in his whole life." This particular [http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts excerpt] from the text emphasizes the shrewdness of a particular sound, utilizing the auditory imagery.

A recent novel that depends heavily on the aspect of imagery is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey '''"Fifty Shades of Gray"''']. In this erotic novel, author E.L. James uses vivid visual description to portray sexual scenes to the readers. " He nuzzles my neck, biting down, as he flexes his hips, deliciously slowly" is a [http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1 passage] from the book that serves as an example of visual imagery.

==Overview==
Imagery is an aspect of literature that has proven to be very pertinent in the realm of writing. Without imagery, the reader would not be able to fully garner the experiences of the characters and visual aspects of the settings in novels.

----

[[Literary Terms]]

== Works Cited ==
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize
* ''Harbrace College Handbook'', 12th Ed. Horner/Webb/Miller
* ''Literature, An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama'', Sixth Edition X.J. Kennedy/Dana Gioia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery
[http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory
[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery[[Category:Literary Terms]]
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potterhttp://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey
http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1

Imagery

2014-04-10T22:19:48Z

MarkO725: /* Types of Imagery */

==Imagery==
[[File:Imagery2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]
Imagery, in a literal text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to his or her work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work. Imagery may be defined as the entire effect of images described through a textual medium to give the reader an experience. Imagery is usually not a vague description of something , but a vivid experience painted by the author so as to create a feeling of one of the 5 senses in the reader’s mind. Imagery can be obtained by using [[personification]], [[alliteration]], [[sound]], [[rhythm]], and anything else that helps create for the reader the experience the author intended. You can also look at the imagery an author creates, especially in poetry, to discover the author’s intent or feelings behind his/her poem.

==Types of Imagery==
There are different types of Imagery pertaining to different senses of the human body

'''Visual Imagery''' aligns with sight, and allows you to [http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize] events or places in a literary work.
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery'''Auditory Imagery'''] pertains to a sound. It triggers the sense of [http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory-imagery hearing] through descriptive text.
[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery '''Olfactory Imagery'''] uses the sense of smell to visualize an image in the reader's mind.
[http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html'''Gustatory imagery '''] refers to words, descriptions, or pictures in your brain that make you think of taste.

==Examples of Imagery==

'''Visual'''- "The rose is bright red".

'''Auditory'''- "It sounds like the chirping of several birds, with their high voices."

'''Olfactory Imagery'''- "The air smells like going to the countryside, fresh and green. No smell of smoke but only the fresh water and leaves."

'''Gustatory Imagery'''- "The wings were very sweet with a hint of spice. The barbecue flavor was also present."

==Imagery in Popular Text==
Imagery is very prevalent in famous novels of today's culture. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter Harry Potter]. author JK Rowling uses imagery throughout all of her stories. "Then he heard a terrible cry that pulled at his insides, that expressed agony of a kind that neither flame nor curse could cause, and he stood up, swaying, more frightened than he had been that day, more frightened, perhaps, than he had been in his whole life." This particular [http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts excerpt] from the text emphasizes the shrewdness of a particular sound, utilizing the auditory imagery.

A recent novel that depends heavily on the aspect of imagery is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey '''"Fifty Shades of Gray"''']. In this erotic novel, author E.L. James uses vivid visual description to portray sexual scenes to the readers. " He nuzzles my neck, biting down, as he flexes his hips, deliciously slowly" is a [http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1 passage] from the book that serves as an example of visual imagery.

==Overview==
Imagery is an aspect of literature that has proven to be very pertinent in the realm of writing. Without imagery, the reader would not be able to fully garner the experiences of the characters and visual aspects of the settings in novels.

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[[Literary Terms]]

== Works Cited ==
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize
* ''Harbrace College Handbook'', 12th Ed. Horner/Webb/Miller
* ''Literature, An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama'', Sixth Edition X.J. Kennedy/Dana Gioia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery
[http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory
[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery[[Category:Literary Terms]]
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potterhttp://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey
http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1

Imagery

2014-04-10T22:19:10Z

MarkO725: /* Examples of Imagery */

==Imagery==
[[File:Imagery2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]
Imagery, in a literal text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to his or her work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work. Imagery may be defined as the entire effect of images described through a textual medium to give the reader an experience. Imagery is usually not a vague description of something , but a vivid experience painted by the author so as to create a feeling of one of the 5 senses in the reader’s mind. Imagery can be obtained by using [[personification]], [[alliteration]], [[sound]], [[rhythm]], and anything else that helps create for the reader the experience the author intended. You can also look at the imagery an author creates, especially in poetry, to discover the author’s intent or feelings behind his/her poem.

==Types of Imagery==
There are different types of Imagery pertaining to different senses of the human body

'''Visual Imagery''' aligns with sight, and allows you to [http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize] events or places in a literary work.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery'''Auditory Imagery'''] pertains to a sound. It triggers the sense of [http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory-imagery hearing] through descriptive text.

[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery '''Olfactory Imagery'''] uses the sense of smell to visualize an image in the reader's mind.

[http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html'''Gustatory imagery '''] refers to words, descriptions, or pictures in your brain that make you think of taste.

==Examples of Imagery==

'''Visual'''- "The rose is bright red".

'''Auditory'''- "It sounds like the chirping of several birds, with their high voices."

'''Olfactory Imagery'''- "The air smells like going to the countryside, fresh and green. No smell of smoke but only the fresh water and leaves."

'''Gustatory Imagery'''- "The wings were very sweet with a hint of spice. The barbecue flavor was also present."

==Imagery in Popular Text==
Imagery is very prevalent in famous novels of today's culture. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter Harry Potter]. author JK Rowling uses imagery throughout all of her stories. "Then he heard a terrible cry that pulled at his insides, that expressed agony of a kind that neither flame nor curse could cause, and he stood up, swaying, more frightened than he had been that day, more frightened, perhaps, than he had been in his whole life." This particular [http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts excerpt] from the text emphasizes the shrewdness of a particular sound, utilizing the auditory imagery.

A recent novel that depends heavily on the aspect of imagery is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey '''"Fifty Shades of Gray"''']. In this erotic novel, author E.L. James uses vivid visual description to portray sexual scenes to the readers. " He nuzzles my neck, biting down, as he flexes his hips, deliciously slowly" is a [http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1 passage] from the book that serves as an example of visual imagery.

==Overview==
Imagery is an aspect of literature that has proven to be very pertinent in the realm of writing. Without imagery, the reader would not be able to fully garner the experiences of the characters and visual aspects of the settings in novels.

----

[[Literary Terms]]

== Works Cited ==
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize
* ''Harbrace College Handbook'', 12th Ed. Horner/Webb/Miller
* ''Literature, An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama'', Sixth Edition X.J. Kennedy/Dana Gioia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery
[http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory
[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery[[Category:Literary Terms]]
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potterhttp://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey
http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1

Imagery

2014-04-10T22:16:05Z

MarkO725:

==Imagery==
[[File:Imagery2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]
Imagery, in a literal text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to his or her work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work. Imagery may be defined as the entire effect of images described through a textual medium to give the reader an experience. Imagery is usually not a vague description of something , but a vivid experience painted by the author so as to create a feeling of one of the 5 senses in the reader’s mind. Imagery can be obtained by using [[personification]], [[alliteration]], [[sound]], [[rhythm]], and anything else that helps create for the reader the experience the author intended. You can also look at the imagery an author creates, especially in poetry, to discover the author’s intent or feelings behind his/her poem.

==Types of Imagery==
There are different types of Imagery pertaining to different senses of the human body

'''Visual Imagery''' aligns with sight, and allows you to [http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize] events or places in a literary work.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery'''Auditory Imagery'''] pertains to a sound. It triggers the sense of [http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory-imagery hearing] through descriptive text.

[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery '''Olfactory Imagery'''] uses the sense of smell to visualize an image in the reader's mind.

[http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html'''Gustatory imagery '''] refers to words, descriptions, or pictures in your brain that make you think of taste.

==Examples of Imagery==
'''Visual'''- "The rose is bright red".

'''Auditory'''- "It sounds like the chirping of several birds, with their high voices."

'''Olfactory Imagery'''- "The air smells like going to the countryside, fresh and green. No smell of smoke but only the fresh water and leaves."

'''Gustatory Imagery'''- "The wings were very sweet with a hint of spice. The barbecue flavor was also present."

==Imagery in Popular Text==
Imagery is very prevalent in famous novels of today's culture. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter Harry Potter]. author JK Rowling uses imagery throughout all of her stories. "Then he heard a terrible cry that pulled at his insides, that expressed agony of a kind that neither flame nor curse could cause, and he stood up, swaying, more frightened than he had been that day, more frightened, perhaps, than he had been in his whole life." This particular [http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts excerpt] from the text emphasizes the shrewdness of a particular sound, utilizing the auditory imagery.

A recent novel that depends heavily on the aspect of imagery is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey '''"Fifty Shades of Gray"''']. In this erotic novel, author E.L. James uses vivid visual description to portray sexual scenes to the readers. " He nuzzles my neck, biting down, as he flexes his hips, deliciously slowly" is a [http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1 passage] from the book that serves as an example of visual imagery.

==Overview==
Imagery is an aspect of literature that has proven to be very pertinent in the realm of writing. Without imagery, the reader would not be able to fully garner the experiences of the characters and visual aspects of the settings in novels.

----

[[Literary Terms]]

== Works Cited ==
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize
* ''Harbrace College Handbook'', 12th Ed. Horner/Webb/Miller
* ''Literature, An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama'', Sixth Edition X.J. Kennedy/Dana Gioia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery
[http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory
[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery[[Category:Literary Terms]]
http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potterhttp://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey
http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1

Imagery

2014-04-10T21:03:00Z

MarkO725:

==Imagery==
[[File:Imagery2.jpg|200px|thumb|left|alt text]]
Imagery, in a literal text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to his or her work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work. Imagery may be defined as the entire effect of images described through a textual medium to give the reader an experience. Imagery is usually not a vague description of something , but a vivid experience painted by the author so as to create a feeling of one of the 5 senses in the reader’s mind. Imagery can be obtained by using [[personification]], [[alliteration]], [[sound]], [[rhythm]], and anything else that helps create for the reader the experience the author intended. You can also look at the imagery an author creates, especially in poetry, to discover the author’s intent or feelings behind his/her poem.

==Types of Imagery==
There are different types of Imagery pertaining to different senses of the human body

'''Visual Imagery''' aligns with sight, and allows you to [http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/visual_imagery visualize] events or places in a literary work.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auditory_imagery'''Auditory Imagery'''] pertains to a sound. It triggers the sense of [http://www.innovateus.net/health/what-auditory-imagery hearing] through descriptive text.

[http://www.ask.com/question/olfactory-imagery '''Olfactory Imagery'''] uses the sense of smell to visualize an image in the reader's mind.

[http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples/examples-of-gustatory-imagery.html'''Gustatory imagery '''] refers to words, descriptions, or pictures in your brain that make you think of taste.

==Examples of Imagery==
'''Visual'''- "The rose is bright red".

'''Auditory'''- "It sounds like the chirping of several birds, with their high voices."

'''Olfactory Imagery'''- "The air smells like going to the countryside, fresh and green. No smell of smoke but only the fresh water and leaves."

'''Gustatory Imagery'''- "The wings were very sweet with a hint of spice. The barbecue flavor was also present."

==Imagery in Popular Text==
Imagery is very prevalent in famous novels of today's culture. In [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter Harry Potter]. author JK Rowling uses imagery throughout all of her stories. "Then he heard a terrible cry that pulled at his insides, that expressed agony of a kind that neither flame nor curse could cause, and he stood up, swaying, more frightened than he had been that day, more frightened, perhaps, than he had been in his whole life." This particular [http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/hogwarts excerpt] from the text emphasizes the shrewdness of a particular sound, utilizing the auditory imagery.

A recent novel that depends heavily on the aspect of imagery is [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey '''"Fifty Shades of Gray"''']. In this erotic novel, author E.L. James uses vivid visual description to portray sexual scenes to the readers. " He nuzzles my neck, biting down, as he flexes his hips, deliciously slowly" is a [http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/68740642.html?page=3&cut_expand=1 passage] from the book that serves as an example of visual imagery.

==Overview==
Imagery is an aspect of literature that has proven to be very pertinent in the realm of writing. Without imagery, the reader would not be able to fully garner the experiences of the characters and visual aspects of the settings in novels.

----

[[Literary Terms]]

== Works Cited ==

* ''Harbrace College Handbook'', 12th Ed. Horner/Webb/Miller
* ''Literature, An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama'', Sixth Edition X.J. Kennedy/Dana Gioia

[[Category:Literary Terms]]

Imagery

2014-04-10T19:33:56Z

MarkO725:

Imagery

2014-04-10T19:10:01Z

MarkO725:

File:Imagery2.jpg

2014-04-10T19:03:56Z

MarkO725: Imagery in literature

Imagery in literature

Imagery

2014-04-10T18:58:55Z

MarkO725:

==Imagery==

Imagery, in a literal text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add depth to his or her work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's understanding of the work. Imagery may be defined as the entire effect of images described through a textual medium to give the reader an experience. Imagery is usually not a vague description of something , but a vivid experience painted by the author so as to create a feeling of one of the 5 senses in the reader’s mind. Imagery can be obtained by using [[personification]], [[alliteration]], [[sound]], [[rhythm]], and anything else that helps create for the reader the experience the author intended. You can also look at the imagery an author creates, especially in poetry, to discover the author’s intent or feelings behind his/her poem.

----

[[Literary Terms]]

== Works Cited ==

* ''Harbrace College Handbook'', 12th Ed. Horner/Webb/Miller
* ''Literature, An Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama'', Sixth Edition X.J. Kennedy/Dana Gioia

[[Category:Literary Terms]]

Allegory

2014-04-10T03:04:34Z

MarkO725:

[[File:Allegory-rescanned4a.jpg|thumb|Allegory of Knowledge]]

The presentation of an abstract idea through more concrete means<ref>Quinn, p. 31</ref>. Traditional allegory is a narrative with at least two levels of meaning; the first is a surface story line, a complete, coherent, but basic [[plot]]. Underlying this plot is a second, deeper level of meaning, which may be religious, moral, political, personal, or [[satire|satiric]]<ref>Murfin, p. 21</ref>. Allegory attempts to create interest both in the primary story with its [[character|characters]], events, and [[setting]], and in the ideas and significance the story conveys. To this end, [[personification]] is a common device in allegory; characters and places are often named after qualities or ideas the author wishes to represent<ref>Beckson, p. 10</ref>. The characters, settings, and events can be fictitious or historical, but they are used to represent meanings independent of the action in the primary or “surface” story. Allegories do not need to be entire narratives, and non-allegorical narratives can contain allegorical characters or elements. Some critics consider allegory to be extended [[metaphor]], which says one thing but means another<ref>Quinn, p.32</ref>.

It is important to note the difference between allegory and [[symbolism]]. Both attempt to suggest other levels of meaning by presenting abstract ideas through concrete images, but allegory makes a structure of ideas the controlling influence in the work. A symbol carries a natural relationship to the events of the story; in allegory, the surface story is often a thinly disguised courier for the secondary meaning<ref>Murfin, p. 21</ref><ref>Quinn, p.31</ref>.

Allegory is still used as a narrative device in literature today, in drama, poetry, prose, and even [[comics]] (Gary Trudeau’s ''Doonesbury'', for example). Allegory was most prominent in the Middle Ages, with dream vision and the morality play; other types of allegory common in history are the [[fable]], the [[parable]], and the [[exemplum]].

== External Links ==

* [http://grlucas.net/1999/12/23/allegory/ Allegory]
* [http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/allegory.html Allegory] from [http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/index.html Literary Terms].

== Notes ==
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== References ==

* Beckson, Karl and Arthur Ganz. ''Literary Terms: A Dictionary''. Farrar, Straus and Giroux; New York, 1989.
* Murfin, Ross and Supryia M. Ray. ''The Bedford Glossary of Critical and Literary Terms''. Bedford Books; Boston, 1997.
* Quinn, Edward. ''A Dictionary of Literary and Thematic Terms''. Facts on File, Inc; New York, 1999.

[[Category:Literary Terms]]