World Literature Final Exam Study Guide Part 3

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Who participates in Simon's death in 'Lord of the Flies'?

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All the kids except Piggy.

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What type of writing aims to persuade the reader to agree with an opinion?

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Argumentative writing.

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What text feature explains why something happens?

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Cause & effect.

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What detail supports the main idea of natural disaster preparedness?

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Scientists look at weather trends to know which areas would be likely to have a natural disaster.

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Should every type of writing include a closing paragraph?

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True.

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What is the main theme of 'Lord of the Flies'?

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The struggle between civilization and savagery.

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What is narrative writing?

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A type of writing that tells a story or recounts events.

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What does 'compare & contrast' mean in text features?

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To examine the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

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What is the purpose of informational writing?

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To inform or educate the reader about a specific topic.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.