FAST Author's Purpose and Craft 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an informational essay?

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To state the central argument or main point the essay will support

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To provide an entertaining anecdote to hook the reader

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To summarize the conclusion of the essay

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To list all the evidence that will be presented

Question 2

When an author reveals a character's thoughts and feelings directly to the reader, this technique is called:

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Direct characterization

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Indirect characterization

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Dialogue

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Foreshadowing

Question 3

Which literary device gives human qualities, emotions, or actions to non-human things?

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Personification

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Hyperbole

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Simile

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Alliteration

Question 4

What is foreshadowing in a literary text?

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Clues or hints about events that will happen later in the story

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A summary of events that already happened earlier in the story

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'

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The turning point or climax of the story

Question 5

What does an author's 'voice' refer to in a written text?

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The unique style, tone, and personality that comes through in the writing

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The actual spoken words of the characters in the story

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The volume and pacing of the text when read aloud

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The main theme or message of the story

Question 6

When an author places two opposing ideas or characters side by side to highlight their differences, this technique is called:

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Juxtaposition

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Symbolism

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Allusion

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Irony

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of a 'hook' at the beginning of an essay or story?

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To capture the reader's attention and make them want to keep reading

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To provide the thesis statement for the essay

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To summarize the essay's main points upfront

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To transition between paragraphs smoothly