What is an author's purpose in writing an argumentative essay or speech?
To present a claim or argument. To persuade.
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my name is miss trask
My name is Miss Trask.
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Define trustworthy.
Worthy of trust.
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Write the bold word in the first paragraph.
Legacy.
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What is the climax of a story?
The climax is the most exciting part of a story. It is also called a turning point.
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What is a claim?
A statement that can be proven by facts or evidence.
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But it's gotten in the sailors ship.
But it's gotten in the sailors' ship.
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Define fact.
A statement supported by evidence.
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She promised herself not to forget her legacy. She loved her family but felt forced to seek out a better life.
Based on the context of this sentence, what does the word "legacy" mean?
History or past.
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Define the word "character."
A character is the main actor or actress in a story.
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What is a counterclaim?
A claim given against another claim.
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this are georges pen
This is George's pen.
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Define opinion.
A statement that is not supported by strong evidence.
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Find the bold word on the line 131. What is the word's prefix?
The prefix is un.
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True or false. The setting can change a character?
True
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Which statement is a valid claim?
A. I like dance music.
B. Dance music has become popular because of the quality of
the music and the clear, fast beats.
B.
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Go get the students notebooks.
Go get the students' notebooks.
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Define paragraph.
A serious of sentences that explain a topic. Usually at least four sentences.
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What is the purpose of the first paragraph in this story?
This first paragraph is the exposition. It introduces the setting and the characters.
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What does it mean to analyze a character?
To analyze a character you have to study the things that have happened to them, where they are, how they feel and how they act.
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The author's purpose in writing an argumentative text is to
A. entertain a reader
B. convince a reader to do or believe something
C. make a reader fall asleep
B.
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You need to be positive work hard do your best.
You need to be positive, work hard and do your best.