Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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Cause and effect refers to the relationship between events where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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What are the three main reasons for writing?

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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.

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What is 'compare and contrast' writing?

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Compare and contrast writing examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of a 'chicken cannon' in testing glass?

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A chicken cannon is used to simulate bird strikes on airplane windshields to test their durability.

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How does attendance affect student performance?

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Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades because they miss important lessons and assignments.

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What is an example of a 'problem and solution' structure?

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Identifying a problem, such as pollution, and proposing solutions like recycling and reducing waste.

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What does it mean to 'persuade' in writing?

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To persuade means to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the difference between 'inform' and 'entertain' in writing?

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Informing aims to provide facts and information, while entertaining aims to amuse or engage the reader.

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What is an example of 'order and sequence' writing?

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Describing the steps in a recipe or the stages of a process in chronological order.