Identifying Audience, Purpose / Summarizing

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What is the term for retelling in your own words?

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Paraphrase

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To give a short explanation of the most important ideas in a text.

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What does paraphrase mean?

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To retell in your own words.

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What is a series of reasons, statements, or facts that support a point of view called?

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Argument

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Who are the people that read a text, listen to a speaker, or watch a performance?

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Audience

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing gives a brief overview of the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates the text in your own words.

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What is the main goal of identifying the audience in a text?

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To tailor the message to the interests and understanding of the readers or listeners.

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Why is it important to understand the purpose of a text?

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It helps to determine the main ideas and how to effectively communicate them.

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What is an example of an audience?

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Students in a classroom listening to a teacher.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To provide a brief account of the main events and ideas.