Main Idea, Theme, Author's Purpose, Figures of Speech

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Define the Author's Purpose 'to entertain'.

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A reading passage that is enjoyable to read, tells a personal story, or teaches a lesson through the use of a story.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'A mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it is not open.'

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What is the author's purpose in a persuasive text?

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To convince readers to adopt a certain viewpoint or take a specific action.

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What is the author's purpose in a textbook?

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To inform the reader about a specific subject or topic.

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Define metaphor.

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Conscience is a man’s compass.'

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The central idea or underlying message that the author conveys through the story.

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What is the difference between theme and main idea?

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The main idea is the primary point or concept of a text, while the theme is the deeper meaning or moral lesson.

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What is author's purpose 'to inform'?

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A reading passage that provides facts and information about a particular subject.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'

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What is the purpose of figures of speech in writing?

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To create vivid imagery, express ideas more effectively, and engage the reader's emotions.