Author's Purpose/Figurative Language Practice

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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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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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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language is language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

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Give an example of a simile.

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'Her smile was like sunshine on a rainy day.'

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Give an example of a metaphor.

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'Time is a thief that steals our moments.'