What is the author's purpose?
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LUDRICK COOPER
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1.
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The reason an author decides to write about a certain topic.
2.
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What is a synonym for central idea?
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Main idea.
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What do context clues help us to do?
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Define challenging words.
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What is an inference?
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An educated guess or conclusion.
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What is descriptive language?
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Vivid and specific language that helps someone imagine a scene he/she didn't witness.
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What does PIE stand for in relation to author's purpose?
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Persuade, Inform, Entertain.
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What is the difference between theme and main idea?
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Theme is the underlying message or lesson, while main idea is the primary point of the text.
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