"Women In Aviation" and Author's Purpose

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What is informative writing?

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Informative writing presents mostly facts.

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Was Bessie Coleman the first African American to earn a pilot's license?

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False

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What was Bessie Coleman's dream?

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To open a flight school for women and African Americans.

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What did the media report about the deaths of Bessie Coleman and Harriet Quimby?

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Their deaths were reported to be due to the fact that they were women, making them inferior pilots.

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Who was the first American female to earn a pilot's license?

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Harriet Quimby.

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What is the purpose of informative writing?

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To present facts and information without personal opinions.

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What barriers did Bessie Coleman face in her aviation career?

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She faced racial and gender discrimination.

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What was Harriet Quimby's significant achievement in aviation?

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She was the first woman to make a solo flight across the English Channel.

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What impact did Bessie Coleman have on future generations of pilots?

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She inspired many women and African Americans to pursue careers in aviation.

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What does the term 'aeronautics' refer to?

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Aeronautics refers to the study or practice of travel through the air.