Review for Benchmark 1

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What is the author's purpose in a text?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To persuade someone means to convince them to believe or do something.

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What is a claim in a paragraph?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, often supported by evidence.

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What does 'imperative' mean in a sentence?

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Imperative means something that is very important or necessary.

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What is an effective summary?

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An effective summary captures the main idea of a text in a concise way, highlighting the key points.

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What is the difference between fact and opinion?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

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What is the significance of context in understanding a text?

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Context refers to the circumstances surrounding a text, including the background information and the situation in which it was written, which helps in understanding its meaning.

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What is a supporting detail?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help to explain or reinforce the main idea of a text.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in that paragraph.