Review for Common Assessment (Org. Patterns, Author's Purpose)

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What organizational pattern shows how two or more things are alike and different?

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Compare/Contrast.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is the words that appear below a picture, explaining what it is.

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What question should you ask to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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What is the purpose of rules?

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Rules help keep things running smoothly and inform people about what they can and cannot do.

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What is the author's purpose when writing to persuade?

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To convince the reader to agree with a particular point of view or take action.

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What does it mean to inform in writing?

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To provide information or facts to the reader.

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What is an example of a cause and effect organizational pattern?

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A text that explains how a flood causes damage to homes and roads.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative that is created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that presents the main points of a text.