

Twain Autobiography: Author's Purpose & Central Idea
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English
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5th - 8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What was Twain’s point of view about the measles?
Back
He was tired of being under the risk of death from the measles.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Twain decide to resolve his mother’s concern about the measles?
Back
He decides to give himself the measles.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What detail from selection 1 best supports the central idea that Twain was tired of the threat of contracting the measles?
Back
"I clearly remember that I grew very tired of being continually under the threat of death… I made up my mind to settle this matter one way or the other and be done with it."
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the best central idea of selection 1 regarding Twain's experience with the measles?
Back
Twain was tired of the threat of contracting the measles, so he exposed himself to a friend sick with the measles and fell ill.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is most likely Twain’s purpose in writing about his childhood experience with the measles?
Back
To entertain by telling a story of his childhood.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Define 'author's purpose' in literature.
Back
Author's purpose refers to the reason why an author writes a text, which can include to inform, entertain, persuade, or express feelings.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the common types of author's purpose?
Back
The common types of author's purpose are to inform, entertain, persuade, and express.
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