COMPOSITION--COMPOUND SENTENCE.
+COMMA and SEMICOLON--RULE.--_Independent Clauses_, when short and closely
connected, are separated by the+ +comma; but, when the clauses are slightly
connected, or when they are themselves divided into parts by the comma, the
semi-colon is used+.
+Remark+.--A parenthetical clause may be set oil by the comma or by the
dash, or it may be inclosed within marks of parenthesis--the marks of
parenthesis showing the least degree of connection in sense. See the last
three sentences in the preceding Lesson.
+Examples+.--
1. We must conquer our passions, or our passions will conquer us.
2. The prodigal robs his heirs; the miser robs himself.
3. There is a fierce conflict between good and evil; but good is in the
ascendant, and must triumph at last.
(The rule above is another example.)
+Direction+.--_Punctuate the following sentences, and give your reasons_:--
1. The wind and the rain are over the clouds are divided in heaven over the
green hill flies the inconstant sun.
2. The epic poem recites the exploits of a hero tragedy represents a
disastrous event comedy ridicules the vices and follies of mankind
pastoral poetry describes rural life and elegy displays the tender
emotions of the heart.
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