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A parent looked at their child's messy room and said, "Wow! this is the cleanest room that I have ever seen!" This is an example of—

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Verbal Irony

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In "Beauty and the Beast", the audience knows that the Beast is a prince. However, Belle is not aware of this. This is an example of—

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Dramatic Irony

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A man makes a sharp turn on his bicycle in order to avoid riding into a runner, but he ends up riding into a tree. This is an example of—

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Situational Irony

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What are the three main reasons that an author writes a text?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Identify the author's purpose: It was a dark and spooky night and I was all alone in the old hotel bed. I tried to go to sleep, but I was too scared! My friends had told me too many stories about staying at this hotel, but I wanted to stay here anyways. All of a sudden I heard a rustling sound on the floor. I covered my head with the blanket in fear! Options: Persuade, Inform, Entertain

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Entertain

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Identify the author's purpose: Does your dog need a haircut? Then come to Alexia’s Professional Pet Pampering Salon! The moment you walk in, you will be greeted by one of our highly trained pet groomers. They will assist you in choosing a pet care package that is right for you. Wait in our luxurious waiting room where you will have a great view of your pet being taken care of through a large glass window. You are sure to enjoy your experience! Options: Inform, Entertain, Persuade

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Persuade

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Identify the author's purpose: Mars is the fourth planet from the sun and is the second smallest planet in the solar system. Named after the Roman God of War, Mars is also often described as the “Red Planet” due to its reddish appearance. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere made up of mostly carbon dioxide. Mars is also home to the tallest mountain in the solar system, a shield volcano named Olympus Mons formed over 1 billion years ago. Options: Entertain, Inform, Persuade

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Inform

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DICTIONARY meaning of a word

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denotation

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The deeper or associated meaning of a word is the—

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connotation

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When the audience gets a hint about something that is going to happen

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Foreshadow