In which sentence is an essential appositive or appositive phrase underlined?



The movie, Remember the Titans, is an inspiring movie based on a true story.

The lead actor in the movie Remember the Titans, in the movie, played the part of Coach Herman Boone.

Remember the Titans centers on a football team, centers on a football team.

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In the sentences you provided, an essential appositive or appositive phrase is found in the second option:

"The lead actor in the movie Remember the Titans, in the movie, played the part of Coach Herman Boone."

Here, "Remember the Titans" is essential information that identifies which movie is being referred to and is therefore an appositive phrase essential to the meaning of the sentence.