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What are three reasons an author writes a text?

Inform, Persuade, and Entertain 

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This word describes Clay at the beginning of the story...
What is confident, fearless, (bullet-proof)
100

Dylan was glum because he couldn't go to the party. Which is the correct synonym for glum?

chewy

happy

sad

glad

sad

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Which source would be the best to use to find the capital of Idaho?

Atlas 

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table of contents

200

The author wants the reader to believe a certain way.What is author's purpose?

Persuade 

200
How long does Clay think it will take him to get the wood? How long does it really take?
What is 30 mins....all day
200

Which is an antonym for relaxed?

shining, courageous, stressed, calm

stressed

200

Which source would be the best to find information on "whales"?

Encyclopedia 

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photograph

300

The author uses dialogue or tells a story for the reader. What is the author's purpose?

Entertain 

300
What does Clay do with the tree after he cuts it down?
What is sells it for firewood
300

Tell me whether the two words are antonyms or synonyms.

conclude and finish

synonyms 

300

Which source would you use to know the best time for planting crops?

Almanac 

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index

400

A biography would be this type of author's purpose. 

Inform

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Which detail from the story comes from real life? A. the Yukon River B. Clay's climb C. Clay's slide down the slope D. Swanson
What is A. the Yukon River
400

Tell me whether the two words are antonyms or synonyms.

rough and smooth

antonym 

400

Which source would you use to find where Italy is located?

Atlas

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caption 

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Define the Author's Purpose of ENTERTAIN, INFORM, AND PERSUADE

Entertain- to provide enjoyment for the reader

Inform- to teach or provide information to the reader

Persuade- to convince the reader of a certain point of view

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This is who thinks it will take Clay longer to get the wood than Clay thinks...
Who is Swanson
500

Give me a synonym and antonym for WILD

Possible answer

A: tame

S: uncontrolled

500

What is the difference between a dictionary and a thesaurus 

A dictionary gives the meaning, spelling and pronunciation of words, while a thesaurus is a book of synonyms and antonyms. 

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