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This presentation by Michelle Bacchetti and Jamie Furgerson explores essential grammatical concepts including clauses, colloquialisms, connotation, and contrast. A clause is defined as a grammatical unit containing a subject and a verb, with independent and dependent clauses explained through relatable examples. The presentation also delves into colloquial expressions used in everyday conversation, illustrates the concept of connotation, and demonstrates contrast through comparisons. Engaging examples provide clarity and enhance understanding of these crucial language elements.

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  1. Term Presentation By: Michelle Bacchetti & Jamie Furgerson

  2. Clause • A grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb. • An independent clause expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. • A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a sentence.

  3. Examples • Before the zombie apocalypse, we stocked up on supplies. • During Friday night football games, quarterback Nick Fulton leads us to many victories.

  4. Colloquial/Colloquialism • A word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary or familiar conversation; slang.

  5. Examples • Don’t get your knickers in a twist. • Dang girl, you a dime. ;) • What the junk, she ratchet. • A dolla makes me holla, honey boo boo.

  6. Connotation • The associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning.

  7. Examples

  8. Contrast • To compare in order to show unlikeness or differences.

  9. Examples • Black and white • Classy and trashy • Dead and hype

  10. Citations "Clauses and Phrases." Learn American English Online. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. <http://www.learnamericanenglishonline.com/Orange%20Level/O2%20Clauses%20and%20Phrases.html>. "Connotation." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com, n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2012. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/connotation>. "Contrast." Dictionary.com. Dictionary.com, n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2012. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/contrast>. "Examples of Connotative Words." Examples of Connotative Words. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2012. <http://www.examples-help.org.uk/examples-of-connotative-words.htm>. "Google." Google. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2012. <http://www.google.com/search?um=1>.

  11. Jeopardy

  12. Phrases • As summer turns into fall, the leaves change colors.

  13. Phrases • Dawg, we finna get a good grade on this presentation!

  14. Phrases • We live in a world of both good and evil.

  15. Phrases • There’s no doubt that the food on Asian chicken day is heavenly!

  16. Definitions • A grammatical unit that contains both a subject and a verb.

  17. Definitions • A word or phrase that is not formal or literary, typically one used in ordinary of familiar conversation; slang.

  18. Definitions • The associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning.

  19. Definitions • To compare in order to show unlikeness or differences.

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