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English
10th Grade
01/15/2006

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AND
Definition
suggests 1 idea is sequential or follows another

suggests 1 idea is the result of another

suggests one idea comments upon another
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BUT
Definition
suggests an unexpected contrast

suggests connecting 2 ideas w/the meaning of "with the exception of"
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OR
Definition
suggests only 1 possibility can be true and excludes the other 1

suggests an inclusive combo of alternatives

suggests a negative condition
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Both...And
Definition
Ex: Temelachus journeys to BOTH Pylos AND Sparta in search of Odysseus
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Either...Or
Definition
Ex: Odysseus EITHER obeys Athena OR risks death
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Neither...nor
Definition
Ex: NEITHER omens NOR Telemachus' harsh worlds change the behavior of the suitors
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Not Only...But also
Definition
Ex: Odysseus prevails NOT ONLY with his own strength BUT ALSO with divine intervention
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Either...Or
Definition
Odysseus EITHER obeys Athena OR risks death.
Term
Neither...Nor
Definition
NEITHER omens NOR Telemachus' harsh words change the behavior of the suitors.
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Not only...But also
Definition
Odysseus prevails NOT ONLY with his own strength BUT ALSO with divine intervertion.
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Whether...Or
Definition
WHETHER Odysseus prevails OR fails, he is a remarkable man.
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If
Definition
IF Odysseus does not follow Athena's advice, he risks death.
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As long as
Definition
AS LONG AS Penelope delays choosing a husband, the suitors will pursue her.
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