Citing Textual Evidence

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason the author is writing on a subject.

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What is a counterargument?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.

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Identify a metaphor.

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A figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

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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.'

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What does it mean when we say 'the baby was like an octopus'?

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It means the baby was pulling things off the rack so fast it seemed like it had many legs.

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What is an example of a metaphor?

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'My heart was a bucket full of joy after all the sweet compliments.'

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What is the difference between author's purpose and author's perspective?

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Author's purpose is the reason for writing, while author's perspective is the viewpoint or opinion of the author.

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What is an example of a simile?

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'This apple is as sweet as candy.'

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What is the significance of citing textual evidence?

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It supports claims or arguments with specific examples from the text.

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What does it mean to analyze a text?

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To examine the text closely to understand its meaning, structure, and elements.