TRUE. The "Somebody wanted but so" summarizing strategy is indeed applicable to both fictional stories and certain non-fictional texts. This strategy helps to distill the main elements of a narrative by identifying the character, their goal, the conflict or problem they face, and the resolution or outcome. It can be effectively used for understanding plots in literature as well as summarizing historical narratives and biographies.
In the summarizing strategy "Somebody wanted but so" you are looking for a person, character, their goal/the thing they want to accomplish, the problems they encounter and the solution to the solution. This can be applied to both fictional stories (or poems) and certain non-fictional texts, like historical narratives and biographies. TRUE or FALSE ** I say it is true**
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Talking about agreement. Do you remember that we were talking about this sentence: My dog insists that I throw the tennis ball by barking and jumping up and down. And the big question was, if it was subjunctive or indicative mood. The correct answer ended up being subjunctive. Reasons:
The subjunctive is more limited than in some other languages and has some common triggers for the subjunctive include Verbs: suggest, recommend, insist, demand, wish
and also, phrases: It is important that..., If I were..., I wish that...
So, a dog "insisting" (let's say by barking or jumping) that you throw a ball, it’s clear the dog wants you to throw the ball. However, whether or not you actually throw it is not guaranteed—it depends on your response. The insistence itself doesn’t create the action, so the situation remains hypothetical or uncertain
The subjunctive is more limited than in some other languages and has some common triggers for the subjunctive include Verbs: suggest, recommend, insist, demand, wish
and also, phrases: It is important that..., If I were..., I wish that...
So, a dog "insisting" (let's say by barking or jumping) that you throw a ball, it’s clear the dog wants you to throw the ball. However, whether or not you actually throw it is not guaranteed—it depends on your response. The insistence itself doesn’t create the action, so the situation remains hypothetical or uncertain
The explanation you've provided makes a strong argument for the use of the subjunctive mood in that context. In English, the subjunctive often expresses hypothetical situations, desires, demands, or suggestions.
In your example, the dog's insistence creates a situation that implies a desire or need, but it doesn't guarantee that the action (throwing the ball) will occur—it highlights uncertainty or a potential outcome that depends on another's actions. Thus, this aligns with the characteristics of the subjunctive mood.
However, it's important to clarify that in English grammar, the verb "insist" itself triggers the use of the subjunctive form in clauses that follow it when expressing a demand or request. For example: "The dog insists that I throw the ball." The clause "that I throw" can be in the subjunctive mood to reflect the imperativeness of the action requested.
While your reasoning is sound regarding the hypotheticals, the key point here is that the verb "insist" inherently evokes a situation where the subjunctive can be applied. Your understanding of mood and its application in this example is well articulated! If you have further questions or want to discuss more topics, feel free to share!