Author's Purpose/Figurative Language Practice

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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the author's purpose?
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The author's purpose is the reason why the author writes a text. It can be to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.
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Define simile.
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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
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What is a metaphor?
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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
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What is alliteration?
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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
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What is the main idea of a text?
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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you identify the author's purpose?
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You can identify the author's purpose by looking at the content, tone, and style of the writing.
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What does it mean to infer?
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To infer means to make an educated guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
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