What information does the appositive phrase provide for the reader? a proper noun associated with another noun a definition of an unfamiliar term essential information for understanding description of the big dipper

The right answer is: "A proper noun associated with another noun." Appositive phrases, always separated from the rest of the sentence by commas, are noun phrases that describe the noun they are attached to.

Example (appositive in bold):

Ronald, my dim-witted roommate, thought it was a good idea to smoke in the shower.

poop and pee and a tree

major league baseball

explanation:

jack roosevelt robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball.as he was the first african american to play in the major leagues, jackie robinson became the target of racial abuse. jackie robinson is referring to the historic event, harlem riot.