What's so Funny Mr. Scieszka?

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What is author's purpose?

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To convey a message or achieve a specific goal through their writing.

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What is the definition of the word history?

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chronological record of events of a person or institution

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What is the definition of the word apology?

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A written or spoken expression of regret or remorse

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What is an author's message?

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The main idea or theme that the author wants to convey through their writing.

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What is a pronoun?

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A word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse.

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What is the definition of the word terror?

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Extreme fear or dread

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What is the definition of the word pause?

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To hesitate or suspend action

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The author's purpose for writing this humorous narrative, "What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka?", is most likely to-

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describe a life-changing moment in his life

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What is the point of view of this story?

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1st person

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Which sentence best tells the message of this story? Options: "But his face rings a bell", "The day I reached a life-choice fork in the road", "...like it always does before a good punch line."

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The day I reached a life-choice fork in the road