"What's So Funny, Mr. Scieszka?"

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terror

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extreme fear of something

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point of view

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how the author presents information on a topic

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mood

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a feeling created using descriptive words, imagery, and figurative language

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history

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the study of the past, a chronological record of events

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author's purpose

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the main reason for writing the text

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apology

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an expression of regret or a request for forgiveness

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voice

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the distinct personality the reader hears as the text is being read

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tone

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writer's attitude toward the subject

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objective point of view

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focuses on factual information, leaves out personal opinions

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humor

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genre whose main purpose is to make readers laugh