Use Modifiers to Qualify Claims
AP English Language and Composition · Flashcards · Recall
AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION · FLASHCARDS
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QUESTION
Which word is a qualifier: 'quickly', 'almost', 'run'?
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What does the modifier 'slightly' do in 'slightly annoyed'?
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What is the effect of using 'perhaps' in a claim?
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It makes the claim less definite. It introduces uncertainty and hedges the statement.
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