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The Underground Railroad was a secret organization which helped slaves escape to freedom. Many slaves were able to escape because of the conductors and station masters. The northern states were free states and slaves were free once they arrived in the north. Secret codes and signals were used to identify the conductors and station masters. 

• to Inform
• to Entertain
• to Persuade

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In directions, the author's purpose is to:

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain

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What is the definition of purpose?

• the meaning of life

• a Justin Bieber album

• the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)

• the reader the text is intended for

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What might the speaker's purpose be?

• everything in life should be thought about and planned out

• whatever you do in life needs to be rushed and have no regrets

• there is nothing more important in life than to live with "if"

• make sure that your focus in life is on yourself and nothing else

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What was the author's purpose in writing the story?

• to explain the king's justice system

• to present to readers a question to think about

• to persuade readers that life in ancient times was unfair

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What is the purpose of the Lottery?

• a human sacrifice for a good growing season for their crops

• to get rid of unwanted people

• To fulfill the need to kill

• a fun way to spend an afternoon

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The purpose of argument writing is to...

• entertain

• inform

• persuade

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Dear Alya,

Wish you many happy returns of the day. May God bless you with health, wealth and prosperity in your life

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Love,

Diah

What is the purpose (tujuan) of this text?

• To give warm wishes on someone's birthday

• To congratulate someone on her success

• To announce someone's birthday

• To entertain the readers

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Statement opposing the claim and or opposing the argument

• Claims

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Counterargument

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Identify the statement that best describes how the author addresses conflicting evidence

• The author argues that people who choose to live in poverty are unaware of the unhealthy decisions they are making.

• The author states that people living in poverty may always lack access to healthy and nutritious foods.

• The author explains that the number of people living in poverty is very high and access to healthy foods is limited.

• The author notes that making fresh foods accessible to low-income neighborhoods may not ensure healthy lifestyles.

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