jk180
jk180
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October 6, 2009
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College - Senior
English / Literature / Writing
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Madison, WI, US (1990 - 1991)
Hiking, yoga, weight training, computers, popular culture
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I'm an associate professor of English and teach literature, theory, and writing at the junior, senior, and graduate level. I'm also a firm believer in helping to develop good online resources for students at all levels.
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BECAME is a linking verb in both of the sentences that you give: 1. Johnson...
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Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
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