What is the proper use of a semi-colon?
A semi-colon is used to join two independent clauses without a conjunction between them.
What is the relative minor key of A major?
The relative minor key of A major is F# minor.
What is a literary convention? Give an example.
A literary convention is a common practice determined by genre that may therefore be expected by the audience. The third act climax in Shakespearean drama is an example of a literary convention.