HMH Module 4 Review

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the main idea or underlying message of a story.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What does it mean to entertain in writing?

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To entertain means to engage the reader's interest and provide enjoyment.

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What is the difference between 'where' and 'wear'?

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'Where' refers to a place, while 'wear' means to have clothing on your body.

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What is the purpose of an author's message?

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An author's message can be to persuade, inform, or entertain the reader.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What is an example of a theme in a story?

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An example of a theme is 'friendship' or 'courage'.

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What is the purpose of a persuasive letter?

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The purpose of a persuasive letter is to convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion.

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What does it mean when a class is described as a 'zoo'?

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It means the class is very noisy and chaotic.