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Calligraphy is a form of handwriting . A special pen must be used. Letters are formed using up and down strokes. Old documents are usually written in this form. Diplomas , certificates and other awards are written in calligraphy. It is an interesting form of handwriting. 

• to Inform
• to Entertain
• to Persuade

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A poem is a type of writing in which words are chosen and arranged to creat a strong _______, message, or image though meaning, sound, and rhythm 

• Message
• image
• sound
• Feeling

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IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR'S PURPOSE:
A book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes

• TO INFORM
• TO ENTERTAIN
• TO PERSUADE 
• TO PROVE A POINT

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What is the author's purpose for writing a passage like the following?

The script for a television commercial to be read by Miley Cyrus telling viewers to make environmentally friendly decisions because future generations depend on it

• to inform
• to entertain
• to persuade
• to describe

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Money doesn't create happiness.

• Theme
• Main Idea

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The act of convincing someone of your point of view.  The author uses a blend of facts and opinions to convince the audience.

• persuasion 
• argument
• description
• narrative

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Bradbury set this story on Venus to show that— 

•  people behave differently in a new situation.
• teachers do not always check carefully on their students
• waiting greatly increases the appreciation of an event
• cruelty to others can happen anywhere and anytime. 

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Author's purpose?

• entertain, inform,or to persuade.
• formal.
• experiences.
• writing.

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Many people don't like bees.  However, without these helpful insects, we would not have many of our favorite flowers or fruits.  When bees drink nectar from flowers, they carry away pollen.  Bees leave the pollen on the next plant they visit.  This helps create necessary new plants.  What is the author's viewpoint about bees?

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• The author is a bee.

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ATTITUDE

Writers maintain a tone of fairness and reasonableness. Their attitude is respectful and tactful.

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

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