Author's Purpose
What is the author's purpose?
Reason why they write a text
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Actually
What is the EOC Exam?
End of Year Exam/STAAR
Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
1) I went to the store, and I got groceries.
2) I went to the store, and got groceries.
1
Why is it important to get a high score on the PSAT/SAT?
scholarships/admissions
Lose 100 Points
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Name 1 author's purpose we learned in class.
entertain, convince, inform
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Obtaining
In a story, what is a flashback?
Going back into a past point of the story
Which sentence has a grammar mistake?
1) I think theres something around the corner of the street, and I don't want to find out what it is.
2) There's something around the corner of the street, and I don't know it it's dangerous.
1
What sport did Mr. Capistran play in HS?
Soccer
:)
What is the author's purpose for:
"The ACT is a college admission exam. It lasts about 5 hours and require students to study several subjects. Students can study for up to a year before taking it."
inform
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Regardless
What is foreshadowing in a story?
Looking into the future
Which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly?
1) Can you bring me the following apples, rice: and eggs?
2) Peter studies hard for only one reason: to get his phone back.
3) There are: dogs outside.
2
Name one university in texas other than TSC or UTRGV
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Triple points!
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What is the author's purpose for:
"Beware of the scams that call your phone everyday. They may try to trick you into giving them your money, and take time from your day. You must download "Scam Blocker" on the apple store in order to avoid getting unwanted calls. "Scam Blocker" is on sale for only 99 cents."
convince
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What is text editing?
/ play / can / tomorrow, /come / if / you / soccer / we/
If you come tomorrow, we can play soccer.
How long can you take on the STAAR Exam?
All day
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Name the 3 author's purposes and give an example of each:
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Unnecessary
What is Literary Analysis?
Finding meaning in literature
/known / be / you / if / so / angry, / you'd / I / have / wouldn't / told / . / I'd
If I'd known you'd be so angry, I wouldn't have told you.
What is the top rated public university in Texas?
UT
Go to second place!