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When a text questions ask "How does the author advance the argument" what are they asking?
The text is asking how dies the author add support to the argument that he has already presented.
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What is the central idea of a text?
The main point that the author is trying to get across to the reader.
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Feeling ___ after talking back t her mother, Kiara apologized.
contrite
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What is an example of hierarchy that still exist today?
The Royal Family
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When a text question ask how a central idea if "refined" what is the text asking you?
When central idea is "refined" it is presented from a different angle?
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Omar thought it was ___ to take the FSA this year because he knew he was absent majority of the schoolyear and didn't learn much.
futile
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What are two synonyms for civil?
Polite, Respectful, Obedient, civilian, graceful, refined, polished, gracious, well mannered, etc.
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True or False:
The theme of a text is the universal message?
True
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Kyree is know for his ___. He is kind to others and can't believe that anyone would choose to be cruel.
Innocence
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When you have extreme hopefulness or belief in something unrealistic, what do you call it?
Idealism
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The torn arm of the shirt was barely hanging on by just a few ___ threads.
Tenuous
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