Author's Purpose
Jill ran up the hill with Jack. She was carrying a pail. Jack tripped over a rock and caused Jill to tumble down the side of the hill. She broke her arm and refused to talk to Jack for three weeks. Jack decided to make her a cake one day. He wanted to apologize. Jill accepted the cake and they were best friends once again. What is the author's purpose?
What is to entertain the reader?
Byron can improve the clarity of sentence 4 by changing "it" to —
(3) Some records indicate that Helen of Troy visited the area before the Trojan War. (4) Founded around 700 B.C., it thrived for centuries and then allegedly disappeared into the depths of the ocean.
A the famous Trojans
B the magnificent city
C the extreme wealth
D the historical record
What is (B) the magnificent city.
The word "copilot" means a second pilot in an aircraft. What does the prefix "co" mean?
What is with or together?
The big idea or main point of an essay. In persuasive writing, it shares the author's opinion on a given topic.
What is a thesis statement?
Usually in the introduction, this makes up the first sentence(s) of a written piece and helps catch the reader's attention. Can consist of dialogue, a thought-provoking question or quote, a startling fact, an anecdote, etc.
What is a lead or hook?
Cookies are a necessary food item in your life. First, they taste amazing, like sweet nectar that warms your tummy. Second, they come in all kinds of flavors. Even if you are a picky eater, there is surely a type of cookie that will please you. Finally, cookies make you happy. If you decide not to eat cookies, you will be miserable and cranky for the rest of your life. Eat them now! What is the author's purpose?
What is to persuade the reader?
Name the redundant sentence:
(23) Scientists aren’t sure why Thonis-Heracleion disappeared into the water. (24) There’s no certainty regarding this issue. (25) Some think that a rise in sea level combined with unstable sediment might have been the reason. (26) Others suggest that an earthquake was responsible.
What is sentence 24.
The word autograph has the greek root "graph". Graph means...
What is write or draw?
An essay in which the author attempts to convince the audience to believe in his/her opinion.
What is a persuasive essay?
Although it is important to restate the thesis in this part of the essay, it is recommended that you reword/state it in a slightly different way.
What is the conclusion?
Brushing your teeth is very important. Some do not know the proper way to accomplish this task. First, you put a dime size amount of toothpaste on a toothbrush. Brush the top right side of your teeth, in a circular motion, all over the teeth. After 20 seconds, switch to the top left side of your teeth and repeat. Repeat four more times with the rest of your teeth. When done brushing, rinse your mouth clean with water. Make sure to clean the brush as well! You're finished! You now have beautiful, clean teeth. The author's purpose is to...
What is to explain to the reader?
What is the correct way to revise sentence 17?
Joe debates the weight of the misery of reliving the nightmare once again, rubbing his temples, against the benefit of silencing Sal's objections to his resignation.
F) Rubbing his temples against the benefit of silencing Sal's objections, Joe debates the weight of misery of reliving the nightmare once again.
G) Rubbing his temples, Joe debates the weight of the misery of reliving the nightmare once again against the benefit of silencing Sal's objections to his resignation.
H) Joe debates the weight of the misery of reliving the nightmare once again against the benefit of silencing Sal's objections to his resignation.
J) Joe debates the weight of the misery of reliving the nightmare once again against the benefit of silencing Sal's objections, rubbing his temples, to his resignation.
What is (G).
Rubbing his temples, Joe debates the weight of the misery of reliving the nightmare once again against the benefit of silencing Sal's objections to his resignation.
Most songs have an interlude. This is a piece of music that connects a verse to the chorus. If "lude" means "tune", then "inter" means...
What is between?
This type of writing aims to inform the reader/explain a given topic.
What is expository writing?
When responding to the literary essay prompt, it is recommended that you write with this type of point of view.
What is third person point of view?
The rabbit's long ears, which can be more than 10 cm (4 in) long, are probably an adaptation for detecting predators. They have large, powerful hind legs. The two front paws have 5 toes, the extra called the dewclaw. The hind feet have 4 toes. The author's purpose is...
What is to inform the reader?
What is the most effective revision to make in sentence 34?
The U.S. should deal with the situation now and begin teaching students the metric system, so future generations never have to go through the same difficulties.
A) Americans would no longer have to use fractions when measuring.
B) Just because Americans have always done things a certain way does not necessarily mean that is the best way.
C) People need to be able to make quick judgments about what numbers mean when they see them.
D) When traveling in a different country, for instance, it may be difficult to interpret metric measurements when one is not used to seeing them.
What is D.
When traveling in a different country, for instance, it may be difficult to interpret metric measurements when one is not used to seeing them.
The suffix -ment means "time". Knowing this information, what does "merriment" mean?
What is merry time, happy time, or a time when you are feeling merry?
The main purpose of this writing assignment is to share a story.
What is a literary essay?
The recommended number of: - details to include in your expository essay - reasons to include in your persuasive essay
What is 2-3?
Which of the following could best replace flexible in sentence 23?
F) changeable
G) Stoic
H) Strong
J) Resilient
What is J.
Resilient
The first Transcontinental Railroad was built in 1869. The railroad spanned the entire U.S. from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Trans- means...
What is across or beyond?
The three types of essays that students are required to write in the English I and English II STAAR EOC exam.
What is literary, persuasive, and expository?
Words or phrases that can be used to signal a shift to a new idea or part of your essay.
What is transition words/phrases?