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What is the main goal of an author's purpose?
To persuade the reader of a particular point of view
What is the primary reason an author writes a text?
To convey their reason or message
What does the author's purpose relate to?
The author's reason for writing the text
What is the author's purpose an example of?
A rhetorical strategy
What is the author's purpose, in essence?
The author's reason for writing the text
What is the primary function of stage direction in a play?
To guide the actors' movements and actions on stage
What is the purpose of using a suffix in a word?
To alter the meaning of the word or change its part of speech
What is the main goal of summarizing a text?
To capture the main ideas of the original text in a shorter form
What is the purpose of symbolism in literature?
To represent an idea or concept through an object or character
What is the primary function of syntax in writing?
To organize words into meaningful phrases and sentences
What is the main difference between a theme and a topic?
A theme is a broad idea, while a topic is a specific subject
What is the color of the horse hitched in the covered buggy?
Sleek bay
How does William McTurg typically behave?
He is little given to talk
What are the plowmen doing in the fields of corn?
Plowing corn
What is the weather like during the ride?
The weather is not mentioned
How does Howard feel about returning home?
He feels a sense of nostalgia and warmth
What is the physical appearance of Howard McLane?
He is tall with white hair and beard
What does the 'third person' point of view present in a story?
The events of the story from outside of any single character's perception
What is the 'tone' of a literary work?
The attitude of the author toward the audience, characters, subject or the work itself
What is a 'universal character' in literature?
A character that symbolically embodies well-known meanings and basic human experiences
What is 'universal significance' in literature?
The generally accepted importance or value of a work to represent human experience regardless of culture or time period
What is the 'voice' of an author in a literary work?
The fluency, rhythm, and liveliness in a text that make it unique to the author
What can be inferred about Mr. Howard McLane from the sample passage?
He is a Western man who has been away for ten years.
What can be inferred about life in Howard's childhood town?
It is simple and filled with hardworking people.
What characteristic of the passage indicates it is fiction rather than nonfiction?
The development of a plot
How does the setting influence the plot in the passage?
It influences the progression of events in the passage.
What can be inferred about the residents of Howard's childhood town?
They are hardworking and simple.
What is the tone of the passage?
Simple and hardworking
How does the author use the setting to develop the plot?
It influences the progression of events.
How does the setting of a small rural town in the American West affect the passage?
It influences the scenery and people observed by Howard
Which sentence from the passage conveys a nostalgic tone?
It was about six o’clock as he caught sight of the splendid broken line of hills on which his baby eyes had looked thirty-five years ago.
What effect does the third person limited point of view have on the passage?
It allows the reader to understand the motives of William McTurg
What aspect of the setting is highlighted in the passage?
The scenic hills and fields
What is the tone of the sentence 'The one main street ended at the hillside at his left, and stretched away to the north, between two rows of the usual village stores, unrelieved by a tree or a touch of beauty'?
Descriptive
What is the focus of the passage?
The scenery and people observed by Howard
Test your knowledge of the author's purpose, including the main goal of writing, the primary reason behind a text, and how it relates to the writer's intent. Identify the essence of an author's purpose and its examples.
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