If someone could check this for me please. I'm writing an essay on To Kill a Mockingbird and have to have 3 conjunctives that follow the pattern-semi colon, conjunctive adverb, comma. I'm hoping I don't have to write the whole sentence so here goes:
be killed; there, we are shown
essentially evil; unfortunately, the childlike
the world; understandably, people like
thanks
The first one should be "...be killed; therefore, we are shown..."
The others are fine.
One comment on use of words. You don't have the entire sentence, so I can't make a judgement, however, I question the usage of the word "essentially" with evil. What does that mean? I think I would look for another word.
The story introduces the question of whether people are essentially good or essentially evil; unfortunately, the childlike innocence of Scout is lost through involvement with the events in the town. Does that make better sense?
Thanks very much for your help
Being able to read the whole sentence helps understand what you're doing, yes.
Thank you again
To check if you have used appropriate conjunctive adverbs following the semi-colon in your essay on To Kill a Mockingbird, we need the full sentences. However, based on the fragments you provided, it seems like you are on the right track. Keep in mind that conjunctive adverbs are used to connect ideas and provide coherence within a sentence or between two independent clauses. They include words like "therefore," "however," "thus," "indeed," "additionally," etc.
Here are a few examples showing how you could use the pattern you mentioned in your essay on To Kill a Mockingbird:
1. In the novel, the innocent character Tom Robinson faced an unjust fate; consequently, we are shown the harsh realities of racial prejudice in society.
2. Atticus Finch believes that every person possesses innate goodness; unfortunately, the childlike innocence of Scout and Jem is shattered when they witness the ugly face of racism.
3. In the Maycomb community, the treatment of African Americans reflects the prejudices ingrained in the world; understandably, people like Calpurnia must navigate a complex web of social dynamics.
Remember to use these examples as references, and make sure they fit within the context of your essay.