English and Ancient Civilization
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English
Author's Purpose
Theme vs. Topic
Right-There vs. Inferred Questions
Literal vs. Figurative Language
Ancient Civilization
Stone Age
Sumer
Akkadian Empire
Hammurabi's Code
Egypt
Quiz
References
About
Four categories of Author's Purpose
1. Shares thoughts and feelings
2. Inform or teach
3. Entertain
4. Persuade or convince
Persuade
Convince someone to do something
The use of "should"
Trying to "sell" something
Argument
Inform or Teach
The use of "How To"
Guide
Question
Facts
Nonfiction
Entertain
Funny
Enjoy
Cartoons
Characters
Interesting events
Share Thoughts +Feelings
The use of "I felt"
Inner thoughts
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