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What is the purpose of the colon in the sentence below? I looked up and saw the last thing I was expecting: the frog prince. A It links two independent clauses. (B) It draws your attention to the clause "I looked up and saw the last thing I was C It draws your attention to the phrase "the frog prince." D It shows a lot of emotion.

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The colon draws attention to "the frog prince."

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Colons are like the spotlight in your sentence! They shine a beam of light on what's following, so you can focus on it, almost like revealing a surprise. In your example, the colon introduces "the frog prince," which is the unexpected twist, making it the star of the show. Now, let's dive deeper into the world of punctuation! The colon is often used to introduce lists, quotes, or explanations. So next time you're writing, think of it as your chance to create drama or excitement in your sentence—just like a surprise party!

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